CL: RVP’s Brace Helps Man Utd Beat CFR Cluj 2-1; Chelsea Beat FC Nordsjælland 4-0

Robin van Persie scored twice to help Manchester United come from behind and beat Romanian champions CFR Cluj 2-1 at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu in their second Group H match of the Champions League on October 3, 2012.

This was the Dutchman seventh goal for the Red Devils since joining them for £24 million at the start of this season. Sir Alex made six changes from the lost to Tottenham at the weekend. David De Gea returned in goal, Anderson, Darren Fletcher in midfield and Rooney, Chicharito joined Robin van Persie up-front. Man Utd now leads Group H with two-wins from two games.

In another Group E match played, reigning champions Chelsea FC comprehensively defeated Danish champions FC Nordsjaelland 4-0 at Parken-Kobenhavn with Spanish playmaker Juan Mata scoring a brace. David Luiz and Ramires were the other goal-scorers for Roberto Di Matteo’s side.