Rvp Backing For Moyes

Robin van Persie believes everybody connected with Manchester United must be patient with David Moyes to allow him to get things right at Old Trafford.

Already out the FA Cup and languishing in seventh position in the Premier League, United face an uphill task to finish in the top four and qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.

But Van Persie is convinced that Moyes will be a long-term success at United if he is given the time to succeed.

"I think he needs time like everyone, especially if you are new at such a big club," Van Persie told The Guardian.

"And to be fair, I don't think people don't understand that they have to give him a little bit more time, and I am talking about fans or even us. He will get that time and everyone is convinced that we will change things sooner than later."

"We lost many points this season, too many in our opinion, because if you want to go for all the trophies, you have to play better and get more wins in - but we are doing everything we can to change that.

"The manager is our leading man in that case and he is trying his best and I think he will turn things around."