Robin van Persie’s diving header against now deposed champions Spain set the Netherlands on their way to a 5-1 mass destruction of their 2010 final opponents and also earns a place in MM’s top five United goals at the World Cup.

Following the Netherlands’ destruction of holders Spain, orchestrated by new United boss Louis van Gaal, it would be a wasted opportunity to not discuss the smoke issuing from the Old Trafford rumour mill.

The 5-1 humbling by a Robin van Persie inspired Dutch side in the Group B opener on Friday was world and European champions Spain’s heaviest loss in over 50 years.

Manchester United’s two most established strikers could hardly have experienced two more contrasting opening games at the World Cup in Brazil

The Dutch captain is expected to start at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador in a repeat of the 2010 final which saw the men in orange beaten in extra-time.

Louis van Gaal, who in nine days time will watch on as the Dutch take on Spain in their World Cup opener, heads to Brazil hoping to land the 1988 European champions their first Jules Rimet trophy.

United super striker Van Persie over the moon about new manager Louis van Gaal following the 62-year-old’s move to Old Trafford.

United legend Ryan Giggs confirmed as Dutchman’s assistant with Robin van Persie touted as choice of skipper.

Footballing legend Sir Bobby Charlton has assured Manchester United fans that the club will finish above rivals Manchester City next season ahead of their final 2013-14 clash with Southampton.

With relative fortunes said to be at the disposal of the new United manager next season, a plethora of new faces are expected to arrive at Old Trafford this summer

Ryan Giggs and his new-look Class of ’92 backroom staff quickly restored spirits after David Moyes’ sacking though soon after United’s owners went against the fans’ wishes by entering into talks with Louis van Gaal