Van Persie Delivers Victory to Manchester United
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Rabu, 24 April 2013 10:23 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Manchester - Manchester United claimed their 20th English Premier League (EPL) crown after a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Tuesday, April 23, at dawn, Western Indonesian Time. The victory adds another three points to United’s tally, making a total of 84 points, an unassailable 16-point lead over Manchester City that only has five matches remaining.
In front of their fans, MU makes an impressive start through Van Persie, who scored his first goal in less than 60 seconds in to the match. The Dutchman scored his second goal in the 13th minute as Rooney passed him the ball. Finally, he scored his third goal only 33 minutes in to the match.
MU has four matches remaining and still have much to play for as they aim for 96 points to beat the record points total of 95 set by Chelsea in 2004-05.
MU is an EPL team having most championship titles. This is the 13th EPL championship title for Sir Alex Ferguson, who now has collected a total of 49 club trophies in his career as a coach.
Though MU has claimed the championship title, the club will not receive the EPL trophy before their last home match against Swansea City, May 12.
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