Man United face Robin van Persie showdown in Europa League

Dutch striker will be up against two of his former clubs, while Southampton are drawn with Inter Milan

Robin Van Persie
(Image credit: Osan Kose/Getty)

West Ham's hopes of marking their inaugural season at the Olympic Stadium with a good run in Europe were embarrassingly dashed by Romanian side Astra Giurgiu on Thursday night.

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