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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Ruud van Nistelrooy trying to ‘make things better’ at Manchester United

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side face Leicester on Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ruud van Nistelrooy knows Manchester United’s return to the top will take time but relishes the challenge of helping a club he says still shares positive traits from his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The fan favourite scored 150 goals in 219 appearances between 2001 and 2006, winning a Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup before leaving in somewhat acrimonious fashion.

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