article_snippet.sent: With the return of the 31-year-old it poses the question of where Robin van Persie will fit in Louis van Gaal's now settled 4-3-3 formation and how does Robin van Persie fare against fellow forwards Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao and James Wilson.
article_snippet.sent: Based on Robin van Persie goalscoring stats in the Premier League this season, Robin van Persie has provided an attacking threat once more for the Old Trafford outfit.
article_snippet.sent: In addition Van Persie (third left) overall attacking contribution won't have been overlooked by Van Gaal - a man who pays attention to the smallest of details.
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie (third left) stats are also favourable in comparison to Van Persie (third left) fellow strikers in terms of creating chances for others.
article_snippet.sent: While Van Persie (third left) sits sits behind Wayne Rooney (centre) and Falcao (both four) in terms of assists with two, United's No 20 has provided the second most amount of chances among Van Gaal - a man who pays attention to the smallest of details forwards with 24.
article_snippet.sent: Despite Wayne Rooney (centre) favourable personal stats though, as a team United have performed better without Van Persie (third left).
article_snippet.sent: In Wayne Rooney (centre)
article_snippet.sent: In contrast, Van Gaal - a man who pays attention to the smallest of details side have been triumphant in six of Van Gaal's side seven matches without Van Persie (third left) with an improved win percentage at 85.70.
article_snippet.sent: Van Gaal - a man who pays attention to the smallest of details has been reluctant to change the starting XI that has fashioned wins against Tottenham, Liverpool and Aston Villa in their last three matches - meaning club record signing Angel Di Maria has been forced to sit on the bench.
article_snippet.sent: For Van Persie (third left), that looks likes playing second fiddle to Van Persie (third left) as the club's lone striker for now.
article_snippet.sent: Angel Di Maria has had to be content with a place on the United bench in recent matches .
highlights_snippet.sent: Wayne Rooney up top is reason behind Manchester United's good form .