3-5-2 FOOTBALL

More than 75,000 Manchester United fans in full voice chanting "Champions! Champions!". Yes, the Red Devils had finally won their 20th title in style with the player wearing no. 20 scored a hat trick that historic night. Robin Van Persie 's first-half hat trick helped Manchester United produce a performance of style and swagger, a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa that clinched the club's record 20th English league title with four matches to spare. Manchester United has a 16-point lead over Manchester City , which has five games left. United is expected to receive the trophy after its last home game of the season, against Swansea on May 12. Story: TSS l Photo: MUFB

Malaysia FA Cup: Selangor 1(2) - JDT 2(4) Johor Darul Takzim (JDT) is now known as the Malaysia's Come Back King after winning the FA Cup quarterfinal over Selangor last night. The Southern Tigers have done it twice in the tournament this year, they overcame Kedah in a similar way in the earlier round. JDT arrived at Stadium Shah Alam with 1-2 aggregates favouring to Selangor. And early in the second-leg match, Selangor added another goal through Mahali Jasuli . But suddenly the under-pressure JDT came back stronger into the last 45 minutes with 2 goals from their new signing, Leonel Jorge Nunez . The match was then stretched to extra-time which saw no goal scored. So, both teams had to take-up penalties to decide the winner. JDT goalkeeper turned into hero as he saved 2 penalties by Mahali and Gurusamy . JDT is now progressed to the semifinal of the FA Cup. Their next opponent will be Pahang who beat Sime Darby in the other quarterfinal match. Story: Kampung Boy  l

English Premier League: Stoke City 0 - Man Utd 2 Manchester United regained their 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after a strong performance at the Britannia Stadium which deepened Stoke 's relegation worries. Michael Carrick opened the scoring after just four minutes in the first half. And the Red Devils held on with the slim 1-0 lead until the break. Stoke came back stronger in the second half to pressure the visitors. As they were getting the right momentum, the Potters ' hopes were dealt a crushing blow when they gave away a penalty. Robin van Persie ended his goal drought as he took the spot-kick smartly by sending the ball into the bottom corner before running to the touchline to celebrate with Sir Alex Ferguson . United now need only seven points from their remaining six games to ensure they cannot be caught by Manchester City . Story: Donadoni Sports  l Photo: Man Utd

Malaysia Super League: Selangor 2 - Felda Utd 0 Selangor kicked-off their second leg Super League campaign in style after winning 2-0 over Felda United in a match at Stadium Shah Alam . The Red Giants is now at second place with just 2 points different to leader Lions XII . Selangor were without central defender Peter Chrappan , who is down with an injury. They opened the scoring in the 50th minute through a Gurusamy flying header. Felda tried to get up with a series of attacks. They managed to find the net in the 55th minute, but Azrul Ahmad 's goal was disallowed by referee for off-side. Selangor sealed the game in the 81st minute when S. Kunanlan through-pass met Francis Forkey Doe . The Red Giants' leading scorer made no mistake to ensure another 3 points for the home side. Story: Fadzil  l Photo: TD Sports Photo

Malaysia Super League: Selangor 4 - Johor Darul Takzim 1 Irfan Bakti 's men welcomed Johor Darul Takzim  ( JDT ) and convincingly beat them 4-1 to knock them off the top of the Malaysian Super League table. Selangor began very positively, which was instantaneously rewarded with a goal from a stunning 4th minute cross-cum-lob from S. Kunanlan . The Red Giants were later under pressure by JDT's offensive approach, but they responded with some dangerous counter-attacks. And they scored a second goal from a counter attack in the 32nd minute. Mahali laid a pass to K. Soley who proceeded to send a low cross to Francis Doe who then stabbed it home for their second goal. Selangor held on until the half-time whistle and they went into the changing room with a 2 goals lead. However, after the break Selangor were down with 10 men after their new import Peter Chrappan , who was making his home debut collected a second yellow card. Mahali was pulled back to cover

In a surprising twist of events, Selangor 's star defender, Ramez Dayoub has been named as one of two players suspended for life by the Lebanese FA for alleged match-fixing, pending appeal. The announcement was made today in a press conference by the Secretary General of the West Asia Football Federation, Fadi Zureikat at the headquarters of the Lebanese Association of Football. Al-Jadeed TV also broke the news through their official twitter account naming 24 Lebanese football players who were accused of manipulating the results of the Lebanese National Football Team in the Asian league's matches. The other player who has been named alongside Ramez is Persiba Balikpapan 's Mahmoud El Ali . Photo: Tigers Super Sports

Malaysia Super League: Selangor 0 - PKNS 0 As Selangor marched on the Stadium Shah Alam as favourite, the PKNS team was so eager to pull a surprise over the state team. From the kick-off, PKNS didn't reflect any fear despite facing a high profile team like Selangor. Both team had a fair share of possessions although lacked of goal attempts. The second-half sees PKNS geared-up for a more offensive approach with Patrick Ronaldinho continuous pressure on Selangor's goal. Amri Yahyah wasn't as great as his tricks and skills on the field, just because he couldn't find the net. PKNS pint-sized midfielder Nazrin Syamsyul Bahri played another good game. Photo: Tigers Super Sports