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Robin van Persie: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United Are a 'Perfect Match'

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has urged the club to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer time to prove himself as manager despite their disappointing end to the season.

The Red Devils finished the campaign sixth in the Premier League, so they'll be without UEFA Champions League football next season.

Van Persie told BBC Sport's David Ornstein of Solskjaer and the club:

"I think it's the perfect match, it's just they're having a bad spell.

"Back in the day it was normal for a manager to get time.