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Team News: Robin van Persie starts against Arsenal

Team News: Van Persie starts against Arsenal
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Robin van Persie is named in Manchester United's starting XI for today's Premier League clash against former club Arsenal, who make two changes following their win at Fulham.

Robin van Persie has been named in Manchester United's starting XI for today's Premier League clash against former employers Arsenal.

The Dutchman, who made the mistake of entering the wrong dressing room upon his return to the Emirates Stadium, spearheads the visitors' attack alongside Wayne Rooney.

United's team shows two changes from Monday's 3-0 win over Aston Villa, as Rio Ferdinand and Nani replace Ryan Giggs and Shinji Kagawa.

Arsenal, who can move four points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a win, have also made two alterations since their last outing.

Suspended forward Olivier Giroud is replaced by Lukas Podolski, while Kieran Gibbs comes in for Nacho Monreal.

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Arteta, Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla, Walcott, Podolski
Subs: Mannone, Vermaelen, Jenkinson, Monreal, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho

Man United: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Carrick, Jones, Nani, Rooney, Van Persie
Subs: Lindegaard, Anderson, Giggs, Hernandez, Cleverley, Kagawa, Buttner

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