Robin van Persie answered his critics with a goal and an assist as Manchester United thrashed Hull City 3-0 in the Premier League. Download video: Manchester United 3 – 0 Hull City [Premier League] Highlights
The Dutchman came in for some flack after last weekend’s 2-1 win at former club Arsenal, with manager Louis van Gaal claiming the striker had a “very bad game”.
However, playing a key role in two goals at Old Trafford on Saturday will help restore confidence in his abilities, as United registered three wins in a row for the first time this season.
Chris Smalling opened the scoring in scrappy fashion in the 16th minute, after Angel di Maria had given the hosts cause for concern when he left the field clutching his right hamstring.
Van Persie teed up Wayne Rooney to smash in a second from 20 yards three minutes before half-time, and the 31- year-old rounded off the win with a delightful left-footed strike.
The result lifts Manchester United to fourth in the Premier League, while Hull have now gone six matches without a win and sit above the bottom three on goal difference alone.
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