Silencing the Noisy Neighbors: Manchester United 3 Aston Villa 0

Goal-scoring drought? Robin van Persie rolls on the goals and scores a hat-trick in the first-half

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Manchester United	Aston Villa
De Gea  Evra (Y 27')  Rafael  Jones  Evans  Giggs  Valencia  Carrick  Kagawa  Rooney      (SUB Welbeck 72')  Van Persie (GOAL! 2', 13', 33')  Unused subs:   Lindegaard  Ferdinand  Buttner  Nani  Cleverley  Hernandez	Guzan  Vlaar  Bennett      (SUB Clark 80')  Baker  Lowton  N'Zogbia      (SUB El-Ahmadi 46')  Westwood  Delph  Agbonlahor  Benteke  Weimann  Unused subs:   Given  Holman  Sylla  Bent  Bowery

MANCHESTER IS RED - that is the message Manchester United have sent towards their neighbors Manchester City, with the Reds winning their 20th league title by defeating Aston Villa 3-0.

Manchester United made a high-octane start in the first-half, with Robin van Persie finishing off a pass from Wayne Rooney at the left in under 82 seconds. From then on, it was the Dutchman's show. A minute later he would've made it 20 but his shot just grazes over the bar.

The Old Trafford faithful held their breath for quite a while when Villa caught the home side on the break, with Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke creating Villa's only clear-cut chance of the half.

Rooney's long-range pass to Robin van Persie, reminiscent of Ryan Giggs' beautiful long ball to the Dutchman during their FA Cup match against West Ham earlier in the season, set the stage of goal number two. The Netherlands international, on the half-volley from the edge of the box, rockets home the second goal.

Van Persie slots home a long-range goal from the edge of the box

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Some minutes later, Ryan Giggs manifest a moment of selflessness, opting to make a short pass to Robin van Persie inside the box, with the Dutchman finishing off the first half with a hat-trick.

The home side loosened their step on the gas come the second half, with Aston Villa having a bit more of the ball than earlier in the game. Paul Lambert's men had a few half-chances of their own, but nothing as precise as they would've liked.

The Reds, on their part, had a few chances of their own, and Shinji Kagawa almost made it 4-0 with good passing play made from the front line inside the box. The Japanese international adjusts the ball on his feet to lose goalkeeper Brad Guzan but just when everything was poised for goal, Kagawa kicks the ball high.

In the end, United simply held on the ball, ran down the time, and after the full time, the Reds are crowned champions.

Agony from the last day of last season now replaced by cheers of joy and celebration, as the Reds soared to their 20th league title.

Mexican Talisman: Aston Villa 2 Manchester United 3

Javier Hernandez hits top form as he hits two goals to single-handedly carry his side to victory after getting two goals down

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Goals of the Game

Aston Villa: Weimann (45+1', 50')

Manchester United: Hernandez (58', 87'), Vlaar (63' OG)

From two goals down, Manchester United rallied in impressive fashion as in-form striker Javier Hernandez almost completed a hat-trick to single-handedly carry his side to a comeback win.

The Reds had a very hefty bulk of possession early on, as Paul Scholes proved to be the puppeteer pulling all the strings for his side. Villa was getting cornered but their defense proved rock-solid. United winger Valencia struggled to create crosses, as Villa left-back Stevens proved a stalwart shield. Soon, Villa would pick up more of the ball, with Agbonlahor, Benteke and Weimann proving to be a threat for the United defense. It had all the makings of the gridlock until Benteke outran United's Smalling and pulls a low cross towards Andreas Weimann, who smashes the ball towards De Gea's net, with the Spanish keeper caught off-guard.

Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann celebrates as he scores just before half-time

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Then came the second half. Much to the shocked elation of the Villa Park crowd, an uncharacteristically sloppy Paul Scholes pass saw the home team catch a break. Agbonlahor made the cross and Weimann once again sank the ball in. United were getting caught in a surprise upset. But then United are not called "Comeback Kings" for nothing. Scholes would recapture his pinpoint passing at the right moment, Hernandez - a half-time sub - collecting the ball and getting the goal in. Five minutes later, he would make a comeback and manage to create a deflection that puts United on level. (Later on, the credit for the goal would be given to Vlaar as an OG.)

Weimann sinks goal no. 2 for his side just 5 minutes after 2nd half began

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Both sides knew there was still time to win this thing and take all the spoils for their own. But it was Manchester United who would see this thing through. Robin van Persie was first to step up to the challenge, but ultimately knew the day wasn't his as he hits the crossbar twice in a span of just a little over a minute. However, it was Chicharito who hits white-hot top form as he headed United's winning goal minutes before full-time. Sir Alex Ferguson's team goes from two goals down to a 3-2 victory.

Analysis

It is obvious at this point that United's man of the match is none other than the Mexican Javier Hernandez. He's unstoppable at the moment and his current form is outstanding. He, on his own, is to be credited for this win.

Chicharito's header deflects off Villa CB Ron Vlaar, placing the ball into the net

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Defensive frailties have once again popped up for the Red Devils, particularly Patrice Evra. He recovered his form lately, but this night he wasn't in his best. Smalling was the only notable defender in the Reds' back four, doing great defending for his team.

Rooney and Van Persie hadn't had much touch on the ball until the second half. While they did well, they didn't have the magic they usually do. A small blip, but a concern for some fans.

Valencia is taking a bit too long to gain that consistent form we fans love. Last week, he was literally toying with Arsenal's Andre Santos. Now, he was outplayed by Villa's Enda Stevens.

Regardless, with this game down to the history books, United are now the side with the most wins coming from behind. And while Sir Alex Ferguson would've a big headache over his side's underperfomance in defense, he will surely be wearing a happy face as he ends this game with his team still on top of the table.