Van Persie: I will play for another 10 years

The Manchester United striker says that he is motivated by the example of veteran team-mate Ryan Giggs to prolong his career with the Red Devils and Netherlands.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes that he has what it takes to play for another 10 years.

The Netherlands international, 30 years old, is confident that next summer's World Cup in Brazil will not be his final major tournament for Oranje.

"We want to do better over there then at the European [Championships]," he told NUSport. "At least, I want that, and after that I want to do it better again. That's how I am.

Giggs unfazed by lack of signings

Ryan Giggs accepts it might be a hectic couple of weeks in the transfer market, but claimed he would be happy if Manchester United emerged from the summer window without making any changes to their squad.

United claimed their first silverware of the David Moyes era when they defeated Wigan 2-0 in the Community Shield.

The victory has eased some of the tension among Red Devils supporters, who had started to become agitated by a combination of poor pre-season form and the lack of fresh blood since Moyes' appointment was announced in May.

Manchester United's Ryan Giggs predicts toughest Premier League title race

Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs feels the 2013/14 Premier League title race will be the toughest yet.

The Red Devils landed a 20th top flight crown last season, and their 13th since the introduction of the Premier League.

Remaining at the summit of English football will be no easy task, though, with the likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal all looking to knock United off their perch.