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title: "Manchester United: Fans praise ‘unbelievable’ Robin van Persie verdict"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fans-praise-unbelievable-robin-van-persie-verdict/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-01-02T21:00:36Z"
modified: "2020-01-02T21:00:36Z"
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# Manchester United: Fans praise ‘unbelievable’ Robin van Persie verdict

**After Manchester United succumbed to a [2-0 loss away to Arsenal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjCBP6hGSg0) on New Year’s Day, former star Robin van Persie gave his verdict on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to [BT Sport via United Xtra](https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1212502821708455938) – with fans leaping to praise the Dutchman for his candid opinions on their under-fire boss.**

Van Persie, who scored [58 goals in 105 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.com/robin-van-persie/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/4380) for the Red Devils, spoke to BT Sport about Solskjaer’s reign as manager – citing the fact he [‘sounds like a really nice guy’](https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1212502821708455938) but should be more passionate and ‘angry’ about their second 2-0 loss in four games.

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The former Arsenal striker appears to have his reservations over Solskjaer, much like a good portion of the overall fan base, with supporters wholeheartedly agreeing with his verdict after the game.

United currently[lie fifth](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in the Premier League table, winning two out of their last five encounters, with the Red Devils facing a top-four challenge for the remainder of the campaign.

Here’s how fans reacted to Van Persie’s comments on Twitter.

> Don’t let Rio hear you say that about Ole.
>
> — Dyl (@UtdDyl) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/UtdDyl/status/1212502970752999424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Wow, an ex player criticising Ole. Unbelievable.
>
> — MIchael (@MMartialx) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/MMartialx/status/1212503265331597319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Wow , an ex player actually saying how it really is!? How suprising…
>
> — huncholini (@HunchoUTD) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/HunchoUTD/status/1212502966734864384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The Dutch never mince their words. Nailed it.
>
> — United Views (@Phil\_OneUnited) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/Phil_OneUnited/status/1212504003378130944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I love you RVP.
>
> — MST (@Shrey\_Utd) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/Shrey_Utd/status/1212502908136112128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Cheered for the boys on their playing days but Scholesy, Rio and Gazza was always been hypocrite when it comes to Solskjaer. RvP spitting facts
>
> — Deva Ryan (@devaryans) [January 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/devaryans/status/1212542719114932224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)