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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Squad not feeling down'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that Monday's defeat at Manchester United has not damaged his squad's confidence.
Apr 26, 00:19
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Robin van Persie hails "best" Manchester United goal
Robin van Persie says that his second goal against Aston Villa on Monday night was his best yet in a Manchester United shirt.
Apr 24, 06:38
Manchester United players celebrate winning the Premier League title on April 22, 2013
Manchester United stars celebrate title win into early hours
The Manchester United squad party until the early hours of the morning following their Premier League title triumph.
Apr 23, 12:26
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Rio Ferdinand: 'We clinched the Premier League title the right way'
Rio Ferdinand believes that Manchester United have won the Premier League title in the "right way".
Apr 23, 11:18
Manchester United players celebrate winning the Premier League title on April 22, 2013
Steve McClaren praises Manchester United's attitude
Steve McClaren believes that Manchester United's attitude ensured that they would clinch their 20th league title.
Apr 23, 09:20
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
Ryan Giggs hails "unbelievable" Sir Alex Ferguson
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs hails the "unbelievable" success of Sir Alex Ferguson following the confirmation of a 20th league title at Old Trafford.
Apr 23, 03:10
Ryan Giggs celebrates his opening goal with Robin Van Persie against Everton on February 10, 2013
Ryan Giggs savours "special" title win
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs hails his 13th title success as a "special" achievement after last night's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
Apr 23, 02:12
Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez
Patrice Evra mocks Luis Suarez with fake arm
Patrice Evra mocks old enemy Luis Suarez by biting a fake arm during Manchester United's title celebrations.
Apr 23, 00:42
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert "proud" of Aston Villa effort
Paul Lambert praises the effort of his Aston Villa players for their resurgent performance in the 3-0 defeat to newly-crowned champions Manchester United.
Apr 23, 00:25
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his second goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: Robin van Persie strike "goal of the century"
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson describes Robin van Persie's volley against Aston Villa as "the goal of the century".
Apr 23, 00:01
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his third goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Best team wins the title'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that the best team won the Premier League after Manchester United secured the title with victory over his side.
Apr 22, 23:46
Manchester United's Phil Jones in action on April 1, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Phil Jones could be United's best ever'
Sir Alex Ferguson suggests that Phil Jones has the ability to eclipse legends such as Bobby Charlton and George Best and become Manchester United's greatest ever player.
Apr 22, 23:34
Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes
Sir Alex Ferguson "blessed" to have Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he feels "blessed" to have managed veteran duo Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs during his time in charge at Manchester United, who won their 20th league title on Monday.
Apr 22, 23:16
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson hails title-winning side
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that his current squad has proved themselves to be as good, if not better, than any he has had in the past.
Apr 22, 23:02
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney hails "great season"
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists that he has had a "great season" despite speculation over his future at the club.
Apr 22, 22:32
Manchester United's Robin van Persie scores his third goal against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Robin van Persie: 'Winning title feels weird'
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie describes winning the Premier League title as "weird".
Apr 22, 22:17
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Manchester United win record 20th league title
Manchester United extend their record as the most successful club in English football history by winning their 20th league title.
Apr 22, 21:53

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts its eye over Manchester United's title-winning victory over Aston Villa.

Match Report

Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick as Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-0 to win the Premier League title.

Live Commentary

Read how Manchester United wrapped up their 20th English league title with a comfortable win over Aston Villa.

HT Report

Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick against Aston Villa to move Manchester United to within 45 minutes of winning the Premier League title.

Team News

Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are not in Manchester United's starting lineup to face Aston Villa.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Monday's crucial Premier League encounter between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Head to Head
Apr 15, 2012 4pm
Man Utd
4-0
Aston Villa
Welbeck (43'), Rooney (73', 7' pen.), Nani (90')
Carrick (9'), Scholes (49'), Nani (90')

Hutton (51'), Bannan (90')
Dec 3, 2011 5.30pm
Feb 1, 2011 3pm
Nov 13, 2010 3pm
Aston Villa
2-2
Man Utd
Albrighton (76'), Young (72' pen.)
Bannan (18'), Young (63'), Young (73')
Vidic (85')
Nani (52'), Hernandez (61'), Brown (71'), Vidic (73')
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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