Louis van Gaal has warned Robin van Persie that he must fight to keep his place in the Manchester United lineup.

Van Gaal is hoping Radamel Falcao will be able to return soon from injury.

“Every player in my selection has to fight for his position and I shall always take the best of the players and it must also be suitable for the mix of players. So it is also an obligation of a player that he does that.”