Manchester United clinched it's 20th top flight title yesterday with a win over Aston Villa
Last summer I made a critical error when I penned my EPL season preview, I didn't really want to do it, but hey, I thought I was a pretty smart guy here on the blog. What was that error? I counted out Manchester United. I don't usually do that, and well, we now see what happens when the Red Devils are counted out.
Yesterday United claimed their record 20th title in the English top flight by virtue of a 3-0 mauling of Aston Villa. Robin Van Persie scored a hat trick on the day, putting all three in the back of the net in the first 35 minutes as United destroyed Villa's poor excuse for a defense and pretty much started the festivities early at Old Trafford. One can imagine that it was pretty special for Van Persie, who suffered through his years at Arsenal without a title, landing his first at United in his very first season. I don't think that it's an exaggeration to say that that was THE transfer of the year last year.
So even as a Chelsea fan I pass on my congratulations to United. They've put together a truly dominant campaign this year, and just might finish with a league record point share at the end. Right now, it's tough to see who is going to catch them next year, though one is almost certain that Chelsea and Manchester City will be doing some spending during the summer to try.
So congrats to United and their fans. Enjoy what's left of the season as United will truly have some time to play some "champagne football."
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