The Dutchman, so instrumental in our last Premier League title success in 2012, is backing his fellow countryman to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford, and is eagerly anticipating the chance to attend the Europa League tie with Barcelona.
For van Persie, a chance encounter with a supporter at Manchester Airport helped further transmit the buzz surrounding the current side, with the Reds playing a brand of vibrant football that is exciting fans all across the world.
"I can feel that," he replied, when asked if he could sense something is brewing under Ten Hag.