Four Strikers, For Glory

van Persie, Hernandez, Rooney, Welbeck - They're world class strikers

It was reported that Arsenal skipper, Robin van Persie, is close to sign to Manchester City with around £300k/week wage. While Manchester United keep their eye on him, United offered "only" £220k/week wage, and Juventus also keep their eye on him.

Football these days, is all about money. So van Persie might be joined to ManCity, who offered more. Hmm...wait! van Persie choose ManUtd. The deal has done, now he's Man United player.

van Persie on his Arsenal days

Focusing our eyes on ManUnited's strikers, there are four world class strikers - Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Danny Welbeck, and Robin van Persie. Rooney keep showing his class season after season, always consistent, while Hernandez struggles by his form in 11/12 season, but was brilliant in 10/11. While Welbeck was having great season in 11/12. The new comers, van Persie, you dont have to ask him - Has great season with Arsenal, a quality world class player.

Rooney playing for United

Wayne Rooney

United bought him in the summer on 2004 as a teenager from Everton when he was only 18 years old, but what a quality he has. Powerful shots, magnificent stamina, and determination to bring the team win is something you can't achieve from ordinary people.

A great number 10 role player makes him the leader on the pitch when attacking. Build up the attack, and always help the defenders when defending. He just can't stop playing football.


Danny Welbeck

Welbeck playing for England on EURO 2012

A Mancunian, and ManUtd fan. Danny Welbeck goes through United's first team purely from Manchester United academy. His debut goal vs Stoke City was just brilliant, making him as a great prospect for Manchester United.

Pretty fast, and a great striker who wants to score goals. Has been so good after came back from Sunderland on loan in 10/11 season, he proves his quality by his great performance during 11/12 season. But, so far in 12/13, his form isn't that good if compared to previous seasons. Nevermind, Welbeck still a promising striker.


Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez

Javier Hernandez

Quietly bought from Guadalajara back in 2010, Hernandez is a natural goal-poacher, who always positining himself inside the penalty box. Came as an unknown striker, his performance on his debut season was proving what quality he's got.

Deadly when comes off the bench, he reminded us to Ole Solskjaer - which was do the same, mostly. A true goal-poacher who always "In the right time, on the right place". In fact, all of his goals so far for United scored inside the penalty box.


Robin van Persie

van Persie scores for United

Who doubted him? Surprising singing when ManUtd[dot]com announced that van Persie has signed for us. Came as a star and former rival Arsenal's skipper, he isn't old anymore - 29 year old. Yet, it's a great move as he has 0.8 goal per match ratio until 6th January.

A great clinical striker, and sometimes help the defenders covering the goal, he is a major signing. Sir Alex proves van Persie might be the difference between United 11/12 and United 12/13. "It's like we found our last piece of our puzzle" as Sir Alex said. Who doubted him?


So, that was our thoughts about our four great strikers. We've Macheda and Josh King who doesnt included - but yet they'll shine in the future. Sadly for King, he has made his move permanent to German side, and Macheda ready to leave United in 2012 winter transfer - Remember his debut goal?

Who is your favourite? Share your thoughts!
by adrian