Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring the opening goal the 3-0 win over Aston Villa as the Red Devils secured the English Premier League title.
Dutch delight —
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring the opening goal the 3-0 win over Aston Villa as the Red Devils secured the English Premier League title.
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The Dutch striker put United ahead after just 90 seconds as he finished off from close range following a knockback from Ryan Giggs which eluded the Villa defense.
Perfect start —
The Dutch striker put United ahead after just 90 seconds as he finished off from close range following a knockback from Ryan Giggs which eluded the Villa defense.
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His second was a spectacular volley after Wayne Rooney picked him out with a superb lofted pass.
Vicious volley —
His second was a spectacular volley after Wayne Rooney picked him out with a superb lofted pass.
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The 39-year-old Giggs was also involved in the third goal as Van Persie netted for the 24th time in the Premier League this season to seal United's 20th English championship.
Top scorer —
The 39-year-old Giggs was also involved in the third goal as Van Persie netted for the 24th time in the Premier League this season to seal United's 20th English championship.
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It was the 13th Premier League title for both Giggs and United manager Alex Ferguson, who gave the Welsh midfielder his debut in 1991.
Lucky 13 —
It was the 13th Premier League title for both Giggs and United manager Alex Ferguson, who gave the Welsh midfielder his debut in 1991.
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United's fans had double reason to celebrate as the victory ended the hopes of rivals Manchester City, who won the title on a dramatic final day of last season.
City reign over —
United's fans had double reason to celebrate as the victory ended the hopes of rivals Manchester City, who won the title on a dramatic final day of last season.
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