The former Netherlands international arrived at the north London club as a 20-year-old in 2004 and spent eight years there before leaving for the Gunners' Premier League rivals, much to the fury of supporters. Van Persie went on to win the league title in his first season at Old Trafford, claiming the Golden Boot in the process, and insists he has no regrets about his decision. However, speaking to the BBC following his retirement from football, he insisted that he never intended to upset the Emirates faithful. "I get that the fans were angry with me," he said. "I was the captain, top scorer and we came third that year. But just sometimes you feel you need a challenge, a...
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