Heerenveen head coach Robin van Persie said that his team's 9-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar reminds him of Arsenal's 8-2 to Manchester United in 2011.

Robin van Persie’s first spell in management hasn’t got off to an ideal start, with his team losing 9-1 in his fourth game in charge.Robin van Persie (C) talks to the players during his first

Heerenveen manager, Robin van Persie, has shared his thoughts after watching his side lose 9-1 to AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. Van Persie has one won only one of four matches since he replaced Kees van Wonderen in May.

Robin van Persie’s start to life in management hit an early speedbump after he watched his Heerenveen side suffer a huge 9-1 loss to AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. Van Persie previously worked as an assistant and youth team coach at fellow Dutch side Feyenoord but has one just won just one of four games since replacing Kees van Wonderen in May.