Manchester United wrapped up a 20th league title in convincing style
after Robin van Persie's first-half hat-trick sank Aston Villa.
The Dutch striker has been United's stellar striker for
much of the season before labouring of late after two goals in his
previous seven Premier League appearances.
But the £24m summer signing returned to form in spectacular fashion to secure the silverware with four games to spare.
Defeat for Manchester City at Tottenham on Sunday meant that United knew before kick-off that victory would be enough for them to cross the line.
Despite an improved second-half showing by Villa, now three points above the relegation zone with four games remaining, that outcome never seriously looked in doubt.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has now won the Premier League 13 times but the manner and margin of this triumph, a year after seeing the title wrenched from his grasp by City with the last kick of the season, should give him as much satisfaction as his first success.
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