Manchester United's Radamel Falcao celebrates his goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England January 31, 2015. REUTERS/Darren Staples
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Robin van Persie will miss Saturday's Premier League match against Sunderland with an ankle injury that could hand out-of-sorts forward Radamel Falcao another opportunity to prove his worth at Old Trafford.
Van Persie damaged ligaments during United's 2-1 defeat by Swansea City last weekend and left the Liberty Stadium on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot.
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