Arsene Wenger always knew he would shift the Barclays Premier League title battle in favour of Manchester United when he let Robin van Persie leave Arsenal for Old Trafford.
United manager Alex Ferguson put in a personal call to Wenger as he aimed to push through a £24m deal and beat bitter rivals Manchester City to the signature of the Dutchman.
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