Ruud van Nistelrooy is backing his Dutch compatriot Robin van Persie to fire Manchester United to Premier League title glory after being impressed by the striker's start to life at Old Trafford.
Van Persie, 29, signed for United from Arsenal for around £24 million in the summer and has already proved a vital player for his new club, scoring eight times in 13 league appearances.
Van Nistelrooy, who left the Red Devils in 2006, was a prolific goalscorer during his time at United, helping them to lift the Premier League title in 2003.