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Manchester United regained their Premier League crown in fitting fashion on Monday night, as they comfortably saw off Aston Villa 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Robin van Persie was in outstanding form, scoring a first half hat-trick, including a spectacular volley which is a serious contender for goal of the season.
The result takes the Red Devils 16 points clear of Manchester City, and gives them a 20th league title, a 13th in the Premier League era.
Van Persie has been one of United's players of the season, but Michael Carrick has shared with talkSPORT his praise for the ability of 39-year-old Ryan Giggs.
Carrick said: "I keep talking about him but what else is there left to say? It is sensational that he is still able to do that after all his time.
"It is not just physical; it is mental, having the drive and desire to do it every day. The league wasn't won tonight (Monday), it was won all season with all the work we have put in.
"Ryan is out there training every day. The standard he has set is unbelievable. He is a legend. It is a throwaway comment too often, but he is the legend really. It is a pleasure to play with him and work with him every day."
While the likes of van Persie and Shinji Kagawa were celebrating their first Premier League title, Giggs was taking in the acclaim of his 13th championship.
He played the full 90 minutes against Villa, making his 28th appearance of the campaign, and will continue into his 40th year after signing a one-year contract extension in February.
Carrick is one of six players shortlisted for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Manchester United regained their Premier League crown in fitting fashion on Monday night, as they comfortably saw off Aston Villa 3-0 at Old Trafford.
Robin van Persie was in outstanding form, scoring a first half hat-trick, including a spectacular volley which is a serious contender for goal of the season.
The result takes the Red Devils 16 points clear of Manchester City, and gives them a 20th league title, a 13th in the Premier League era.
Van Persie has been one of United's players of the season, but Michael Carrick has shared with talkSPORT his praise for the ability of 39-year-old Ryan Giggs.
Carrick said: "I keep talking about him but what else is there left to say? It is sensational that he is still able to do that after all his time.
"It is not just physical; it is mental, having the drive and desire to do it every day. The league wasn't won tonight (Monday), it was won all season with all the work we have put in.
"Ryan is out there training every day. The standard he has set is unbelievable. He is a legend. It is a throwaway comment too often, but he is the legend really. It is a pleasure to play with him and work with him every day."
While the likes of van Persie and Shinji Kagawa were celebrating their first Premier League title, Giggs was taking in the acclaim of his 13th championship.
He played the full 90 minutes against Villa, making his 28th appearance of the campaign, and will continue into his 40th year after signing a one-year contract extension in February.
Carrick is one of six players shortlisted for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
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