Ruled out: Robin van Persie
Tom Dutton10 April 2015
Robin van Persie has been ruled out of the Manchester derby after failing to return to match fitness in time for Sunday's top-four clash.
Louis van Gaal confirmed the Dutch striker would miss United's game against Manchester City in his pre-match press conference on Friday.
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Van Gaal's comments come despite Van Persie declaring himself fit to feature against Manuel Pellegrini's men. The 31-year-old took to Twitter on Thursday to tell supporters he was back in training and able to play.
The Reds host City as they bid to extend their one-point league advantage over Manuel Pellegrini's men.
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