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Solskjaer lacking Ferguson's fear factor in Man Utd dressing room, says Van Persie

The former Netherlands international believes there is something missing at Old Trafford, a sentiment echoed by Rio Ferdinand

Robin van Persie thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is lacking the fear factor necessary to get the best out of his Manchester United team.

United were well beaten by Arsenal on New Year’s Day, arguably flattered by the 2-0 scoreline as the Mikel Arteta era roared into life at the Emirates Stadium.

Van Persie, who fired United to the Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson, doesn’t appear to be convinced Solskjaer can command his troops as effectively as his old mentor.