Van Persie scored THAT volley vs Villa to help Man Utd win 12-13 PL title OTD

Robin van Persie was man of hour on April 22, 2013, as he scored a stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa in Manchester United 2012-13 season success. Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa effectively sealed title for Red Devils, thus ensuring a perfect send-off for Sir Alex Ferguson in his final Premier League title at Old Trafford. 

Also Read | Why did Robin Van Persie leave Man United? Striker reveals being 'frozen out' by Van Gaal

Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa

Just two minutes into game, Manchester United's Rafael sent a sensational pass to Ryan Giggs who was quick to cross it towards Van Persie. Dutchman made mistake to tap it into net. £24 million ($29 million) summer signing took just 84 seconds to gift his side lead as Old Trafford erupted in joy. 

Also Read | Robin van Persie slams Man United for gambling on stars Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba

Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa: Dutchman hits a volley

second goal was a magical effort from midfielder Wayne Rooney's cross as Rooney's flighted ball was latched onto by Van Persie. Van Persie produced a moment of magic as he hit a sensational volley to make it 2-0 for Red Devils within 13 minutes of game, as y marched on to a successful Manchester United 2012-13 season. 

Also Read | Cesc Fabregas reveals only Van Persie and Nasri matched him during his Arsenal days

Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa: Manchester United Premier League champions

Van Persie was seemingly determined to ensure a first-half hat-trick that night. In 33rd minute of game, Ryan Giggs ran into box with Van Persie looming near six-yard box. An inch-perfect cross from Giggs was met by  Dutchman as he slotted it into net, in what tuned out to be one of his best games in a Man United shirt. victory crowned Manchester United Premier League champions for 2012-13 season. 

Also Read | Robin van Persie believed Mikel Arteta was Arsenal manr material over Christmas dinner

Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa: Manchester United 2012-13 season stats

Manchester United won ir last Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. Manchester United 2012-13 season title was sealed by a Van Persie hat-trick vs Aston Villa. United bagged 89 points over course of campaign, while second-placed Manchester City bagged 78 points in 38 games.