Van Persie has faith in Moyes

ROBIN van Persie insists Manchester United boss David Moyes will turn things around – and the timing couldn’t be better than at Chelsea on Sunday.

Moyes has an unwanted 12–year record of failing to win away at Chelsea, Liverpool or Arsenal – and Everton only managed to do so at Old Trafford after he had switched clubs.

Victory over Swansea last weekend brought an end to a three–game losing run, but Chelsea at Stamford Bridge remain an intimidating prospect.

The club's struggles to maintain the level of the Sir Alex Ferguson years has been mirrored by a drop in the value of the club's shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

The shares hit 14.75 US dollars early on Thursday, the lowest point of the last 12 months, before recovering to 15.19 dollars at the close. That reduced the paper value of the club by more than £250 million, compared to last May.

Van Persie, though, is certain Moyes will succeed: "I think he needs time like everyone, especially if you are new at such a big club.

"To be fair, I think people understand they have to give him a little bit more time, and I am talking about fans or even us. Everyone is convinced we will change things sooner rather than later.

Van Persie continues to struggle with a thigh injury and will miss the Chelsea game, while strike partner Wayne Rooney is also a serious doubt as he strives to overcome a muscle problem at the top of his leg.