Robin Van Persie's late decision to move over to Manchester United instead of Manchester City is proving the difference in the race to the Premier League title, according to Man.City manager Roberto Mancini.
The Netherland Stricker joined United from Arsenal FC for a reported 24 million pounds ($39 million) last August and his 14 goals in 20 league games have helped Alex Ferguson's team open a seven-point Premier League lead over defending Champions City.
'' At the moment, he is the difference between us '' Mancini told local media. '' He has scored FOURTEEN Premier League goals and it is clear he has changed their situation ''.
'' We wanted Van Persie because we knew he was far different from our other strikers. We wanted to improve our team, particularly for the Champions League. We were very close to signing him, I know what the reason was {why he opted for United} but I won't say. It was not about money ''.
Manchester City, who won 4-3 at Norwich on Saturday despite having Samir Nasri sent off, host Stoke City on Tuesday while United make the short trip to Wigan Athletic where they lost last April - their only defeat in 16 meetings.
Thats why the saying goes 'make hay while the sun shines' what were they looking at till United snatched him up?
It is always good to be fast and snappy with whatever we do.