United striker Van Persie out for up to six weeks


Manchester United's Robin van Persie leaves the pitch on a stretcher during their Champions League soccer match against Olympiakos at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, March 19, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined for up to six weeks after spraining his knee in the midweek Champions League win over Olympiakos Piraeus, the club said on Friday.

The Dutch international is to miss the Premier League derby at home to title-chasing Manchester City on Tuesday and next month's Champions League quarter-final against holders Bayern Munich.

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