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RVP sounds title warning to Chelsea and Man City after Southampton win
MANCHESTER UNITED striker Robin van Persie has warned leaders Chelsea and local rivals City that his side are on the rise.
Robin van Persie refuses to give up on Premier League title race
The Dutchman bagged a brace as United picked up a 2-1 victory at high-flying Southampton earlier tonight.
The Red Devils are now third in the Premier League standings - trailing Chelsea by an achievable eight points and sit just five behind rivals City.
And Van Persie is confident his side can continue their momentum after picking up their fifth consecutive win at St. Mary's.
Newspaper Review - Monday 8 December
It's our fifth straight victory - we are on the way up
"I don't think we played our best football today," Van Persie said after the match.
"We were a bit sloppy here and there. We fought hard and in the end we nicked it."
He added: "It was a tough game. They have a good team so we knew what to expect, but I think it's our fifth straight victory - we are on the way up."
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