Updated: April 23, 2013, 12:00 AM
In Pictures: Manchester United's title celebration
epa03673176 Manchester United's Robin Van Persie (L) scores the opening goal during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, Britain, 22 April 2013. EPA/PETER POWELL DataCo terms and conditions apply. https://www.epa.eu/downloads/DataCo-TCs.pdf *** Local Caption *** 03673176.jpg
Van Persie beats Ron Vlaar to score his second at Old Trafford. Peter Powell/EPA
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates after the final whistle. Peter Powell/EPA
Joy for the Old Trafford faithful after Manchester United wrap up their 20th league championship with a 3-0 win against Aston Villa. Peter Powell/EPA
Rio Ferdinand, Tom Cleverley, Phil Jones, Shinji Kagawa, Jonny Evans and Antonio Valencia celebrate with Manchester United staff at Old Trafford. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
A Manchester United fan displays a sign to highlight the 20 league titles the team have won. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand show their joy. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Robin van Persie celebrates scoring his hat trick goal with Ryan Giggs. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Manchester United fans send a cheeky message to their rivals. Alex Livesey/Getty Images
Robin van Persie celebrates his hat-trick goal, having clinched the title for Manchester United at Old Trafford. Jon Super/AP
Manchester United players celebrate as they win their 20th English Premier League. Jon Super/AP
Three for Van Persie as he rounds the Aston Villa goalkeeper to hit his hat-trick goal. Paul Ellis/AFP