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TV presenter Morgan takes a jibe at United on Twitter

February 25, 2014 12:20 IST

British TV personality Piers Morgan has trolled Dutch footballer Robin van Persie and Manchester United on Twitter after Manchester United beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Robin van PersieVan Persie's switch from Arsenal to Manchester United has been a sore point for many. 

Van Persie, who had scored his side’s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match, posted a picture of his goal celebration on the social media site and tweeted ‘Good win’, Metro.co.uk reported.

Later, Morgan retweeted Van Persie’s post, adding that Man U was still 14pts behind Arsenal.

Manchester United have only a small chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League but there was widespread relief at Selhurst Park when Van Persie broke the deadlock from the penalty spot after Patrice Evra was foule

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