Why did United Win the Premiership?

Why did United win the Premiership?

With the 3-0 rout of Aston Villa complete, United have strode purposely on to complete a 20^th title triumph.

As great as their triumph is, at the moment they stand 16 points in front of City, who truth be told haven’t defended their crown as vigorously as expected.

Chelsea were expected to be resurgent with their formidable attacking talent, but fell away in the league as inner turmoil and conflict took hold and left the club stricken.

Arsenal made the same mistakes as always, selling talent only to be replaced by questionable personnel.

The loss of Van Persie was a gap hardly any player would be able to fill and you have to wonder if things would have been different if Wenger’s reported pursuit of David Villa proved to be fruitful.

Everton were the surprise package after Swansea fell away early in the season, but the chronic lack of investment seems to have left its mark, leaving David Moyes unable to add to his single Champions league qualification with Everton.

With Rooney looking more and more jaded this season Van Persie had to take up the mantle and he has been as inspirational as ever, putting Villa to the sword with a three goal salvo against Villa.

Alex Ferguson as ever proved to be a big factor in winning the title, despite sticking with his questionable number one David De Gea, which has been vindicated in some matches with some top-class saves.

However, the young Spaniard has shown he has a lot to learn if he is to make it in the top flight after his bruising tussle with West Ham’s on loan striker Andy Carroll.

As with most title winning teams, their spirit is evident and the way United keep churning out results must be commended.

As Sir Alex’s time starts to draw to a close, he must savour these moments more and more. To see him shouting at his troops from the touchline (despite his massive lead over new rivals City) at Villa was a sight to behold and shows the high standards that he expects his teams to adhere to.

There is no doubt in my mind that United deserve their latest title win as they have been the pacesetters and came back at City this season with renewed vigour.

With his classic mix of youth and experience Sir Alex has done it again, possibly not for the last time.