article_snippet.sent: Van Persie Van Persie has been out of action since February with an ankle injury after leaving Swansea on crutches.
article_snippet.sent: But Van Persie was up and running again in the East Midlands, helping set up United’s goal for Sean Goss although Van Persie overall performance was rusty to say the least and Van Persie was replaced just after the hour.
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie has been out for six games due to suspension following Van Persie spitting incident with Papiss Cisse at Newcastle back in March.
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie and Referee:
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie, who was an unused sub at Chelsea on Saturday, had been virtually anonymous in the opening half an hour with few touches of the ball.
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie finally got Van Persie opportunity in first half stoppage time but Van Persie effort from outside the area was well saved by Smith.
article_snippet.sent: Liam Grimshaw Liam Grimshaw saw a shot deflect wide at the start of the second half before Van Persie’s next involvement was a lay-off that was intercepted by Dean Hammond in the area before next involvement reached next involvement intended target.
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie was substituted on 62 minutes, going off to warm applause from all present at the King Power Stadium which had one side opened.
article_snippet.sent: It may not have been the goalscoring return Van Persie wanted, and indeed Van Persie looked fairly quiet, but it was the game time under Van Persie belt that Van Persie needed as Van Persie looks to score the goals that would seal a Champions League spot for Van Gaal’s side.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United first team striker Van Persie (centre) was named in a strong Under 21 side as Wilson aimed to work on Wilson fitness .
article_snippet.sent: Van Persie, pictured before the Under 21 clash at the King Power Stadium, was an unused substitute during the United's defeat by Chelsea .
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United forward Van Persie played 62 minutes before being replaced by reserve team midfielder James Weir .
highlights_snippet.sent: Van Persie boosted Van Persie chances of starting against Everton on Sunday by playing 62 minutes of Under 21 encounter .
  