Burn out? RvP may be suffering from 'intensity' of season with United says Fergie

"I don't think he had a season of such intensity during his time at Arsenal, so we'll have to look at that," says Sir Alex

Robin van Persie: Just one goal in 12

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Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested Robin van Persie is suffering the effects of the intensity of his first season with Manchester United.
Van Persie began his United career in explosive fashion, scoring a glut of goals in the first five months of the season, but has managed just one in his last 12 games.
And Ferguson suggested the intensity of playing for United had perhaps taken its toll on van Persie, following his £24million move from Arsenal last summer.
"I've no worries about Wayne Rooney because he's needing games, he's the kind of player who has to play all the time," said Ferguson.
"With van Persie, we have to monitor it because we still don't know all about Robin, and the kind of seasons he's had.
"I don't think he had a season of such intensity during his time at Arsenal, so we'll have to look at that.
"Danny Welbeck's looking strong as well, as is Chicharito."

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Ferguson, speaking to Inside United magazine, admitted he is facing a major selection dilemma ahead of Monday's Manchester derby against City at Old Trafford.
"These are the games that everyone wants to be involved in, the derby games," said Ferguson.
"Over the last few years the derby games have been far more important than they ever were, so we've all been looking forward to them.
"But we've had a heavy programme leading up to the game so we just have to manage it."
United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Chelsea on Monday but are poised to clinch a 20th title, with a commanding 15-point lead over second-placed City.
Ferguson's side have set a record with 25 wins from 30 league games and the United boss praised the relentless way his squad had fought to win back the title.

Ferguson: "These are the games that everyone wants to be involved in, the derby games"

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He said: "The form in the league has been very good. But the international break came at a difficult time for us, in terms of preparing for the following fixtures.
"We had the game on the Saturday against Sunderland and then the Cup replay against Chelsea on the Monday, after so many of the players had played two international games.
"And the calibre of player that we have means they always play for their international teams, that's for sure."