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Son of Man Utd striker Van Persie training with Man City

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has sent his son to Manchester City's academy.

Van Persie sees his boy, Shaqueel, join the sons of United midfielder Darren Fletcher and coach Phil Neville at the Blues academy, says the People.

Neville's youngster was at City while he was skipper at Everton.

But the decision by three high profile United figures to send their sons to City's academy will surprise many.

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