Manchester United are set to unveil a statue of their most successful manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Nov. 23
The unveiling will take place the day before United's English Premier League match against Queens Park Rangers, incidentally the first opponents Ferguson faced at home when he took charge of United way back on Nov. 22, 1986.
"The statue by renowned sculptor Philip Jackson was commissioned to mark the manager's quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United," the club said in a statement on their official website. "It will be placed in a prominent position near the entrance to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand -- formerly the North Stand which was renamed in his honour last year.
"The club will also be unveiling new artwork and installations in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand concourses which will illustrate the manager's achievements throughout his United career.
"Details for fans wishing to attend the ceremony will be communicated in due course."
Meanwhile, United confirmed they are set to send out three youngsters on loan. Center-back Michael Keane, who started the League Cup game against Chelsea last Wednesday, and midfielder Jesse Lingard are set to join Championship side Leciester City, while Robbie Brady will link up with Hull City.
Robin Van Persie, meanwhile, said he is enjoying life at Manchester United, particularly playing an interchanging role with Wayne Rooney. "I call it a nine-and-a-half because you have two positions, the nine and the ten, and we are both nine-and-a-half ," Van Persie said. "We are just helping each other out.
"We both play behind and a bit higher up. It seems to be working well and I am very happy with Wayne -- hopefully we can keep it going."
Ferguson agreed with his striker's observations. "I think he's right," the United manager said. "There's flexibility there and the right type of movement. They also both have the courage to play in these positions. Robin's not far away in that respect.
"They're both mobile players and good footballers with a great desire to play and win. I don't think you saw the best of them as a partnership against Arsenal."
