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Robin van Persie defends goal celebration after Van Gaal called him 'stupid' for ripping off his shirt

Robin van Persie rips his shirt off in celebration after scoring a stoppage time equaliser against Chelsea

Robin van Persie has defended getting booked for taking off his shirt as he celebrated his dramatic last-gasp equaliser against Chelsea.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal rapped the striker, claiming he was "stupid" to collect such an unnecessary caution.

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