Dutch Gooner
08-19-2013, 11:21 AM
As he scratched his head in bemusement after United's Community Shield victory, Van Persie questioned the logic behind making the champions third favourites for the Premier League title this season. His two fine strikes against Swansea serve as a reminder that this team isn't suddenly going to fall apart, as does the remarkable stat that since January 2011 Van Persie has scored 75 PL goals - 26 more than any other player.