MAN U's Epic Win: All the Videos, Pictures, Highlights
Robin van Persie's hat-trick scored Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aston Villa, giving the Red Devils a 16-point lead over Manchester City, and crowning United their 20th Premier League title. Here are the match highlights, along with all the glory, frustration, and celebrations.
By dsappana — 23 Apr 2013, 11:37 AM — Updated about 11 years ago
Van Persie says he has been waiting for a time like this
“I am very happy but it is weird. I had to wait so long for my first title. It is a great feeling. It is a fantastic team and fantastic players.
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"This is a fantastic team and fantastic players. It is a championship for every single one of them. The staff, the managers, the physios.
How Manchester United defeated Aston Villa and won their 20th title
1st goal: What initially appeared a poor looped cross from Rafael dropped perfectly at the back post for Giggs who volleyed it right across the face of goal and Van Persie had the easiest task..
2nd goal: Van Persie then scored a wonderful second after 13 minutes - volleying in from just outside the area following Wayne Rooney's ball over the top.
dailymail.co.uk3rd goal: Rooney feeding Shinji Kagawa the ball, who in turn played it on to Giggs who flicked it inside to Van Persie who wriggled his way across the six-yard box and shot in off the post.
Robin van Persie scored a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United destroyed Aston Villa 3-0 to win their 20th league title.
yahoo.comSir Alex Ferguson wins 13 Premier League title as United's manager
Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson celebrates as his team wins their 20th English Premier League tite.
Image via smh.com.auSir Alex Ferguson said his Manchester United side have joined the list of greats who have played under him at Old Trafford.
premierleague.comWe look at Sir Alex Ferguson's 13 Premier League titles as Manchester United manager in pictures.
yahoo.comEvra bites off fake arm ala Suarez style to celebrate
Having fun? Evra poses with Shinji Kagawa and Ryan Giggs and the magic hand
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Armless fun: Patrice Evra mocked Luis Suarez at full time by biting into a fake arm
Image via dailymail.co.ukEvra brandished a fake arm, that was thrown onto the pitch from the stands, in what appeared to be an attempt to mock Liverpool's striker.
dailymail.co.ukFULL STORY: English Premier League's top scorer, Luis Suarez, bit into the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic on Sunday (21 Apr)! Surprised? We're not, this isn't his first bite!
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Old Trafford Celebrations
No. 1 ... Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie celebrates scoring his first goal against Aston Villa
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Manchester United celebrate Robin van Persie's second goal against Aston Villa.
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Let the party begin: A bare-chested Rio Ferdinand bounces around in the dressing room.
Image via dailymail.co.ukWhat's next for Aston Villa and the other teams?
The 3-0 defeat has done serious damage to Villa’s Premier League survival chances, particularly in terms of goal difference.
thesportreview.comAston Villa’s top-flight fate may come down to last game of the season, when they travel to the DW Stadium in a potential relegation decider against Wigan.
thesportreview.comMatch schedules for this weekend (27th April)
The fixture between Newcastle vs Liverpool has been arranged for Saturday 27 April 2013 at St James' Park | Kick-off 22:00
premierleague.comThe fixture between Wigan vs Tottenham has been arrange for Saturday 27 April 2013 at The DW Stadium | Kick-off 19:30
premierleague.comThe fixture between Stoke vs Norwich has been arranged for Saturday 27 April 2013 at Britannia Stadium | Kick-off 19:30
premierleague.comThe fixture between Southampton vs West Brom has been arranged for Saturday 27 April 2013 at St. Mary's Stadium | Kick-off 19:30
premierleague.comThe fixture between Everton vs Fulham has been arranged for Saturday 27 April 2013 at Goodison Park | Kick-off 19:30
premierleague.comArranged to be played at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 27 April 2013 at 19:30. Due to live broadcasting on Sky Sports, Man City vs West Ham has been moved to a new scheduled date Saturday 27 April 2013 at 17:15
premierleague.comManchester City and West Ham fans are hoping to honour former player Marc-Vivien Foe, who tragically passed away ten years ago, when the two sides meet on April 27.
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