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EPL, April 14: Di Canio goes 'wild', Man United inch closer to title

April 14, 2013 22:35

Manchester United extended their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to 15 points from Manchester City with a routine 2-0 win over Stoke City, who are just three points above the relegation zone.

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Manchester United extended their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to 15 points from Manchester City with a routine 2-0 win over Stoke City, who are just three points above the relegation zone. (All AFP Photos and text)
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It was the perfect start for United as Van Persie's corner was not cleared by Geoff Cameron and Carrick was on hand to scramble home his second goal of the campaign.
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Stoke, whose fans produced 60 seconds of applause for late 14-year-old fan Kameron Bourne on the 14 minute mark, did offer a test for United's backline.
They went close to a leveller when Robert Huth headed wide from Glenn Whelan's free kick as they looked for a way back into the game.
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Robin van Persie's second half penalty sealed victory for Sir Alex Ferguson's men, meaning they can now wrap up the title as early as next Monday's match against Aston Villa.
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The combustible Italian, Paolo di Canio, sprinted down the touchline to deliver repeated double fist pumps after Stephane Sessegnon's 27th-minute opener. He then slid on his knees after Adam Johnson curled in a superb second in the 74th.
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Newcastle United did not just lose to Sunderland at home but also lost their keeper Tim Krul for the rest of the season with a dislocated shoulder, a double blow for the struggling side.
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The Liverpool team observe a minutes silence in memory of those that lost their lives during the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster during the EPL match against Reading on April 13, 2013.
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Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta scores a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Norwich City at The Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger gestures during the Arsenal versus Norwich City tie at The Emirates Stadium.
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Everton's Northern Irish midfielder Darron Gibson (2nd from left) celebrates scoring the opening goal with teammates during match against QPR on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Goodison Park.
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Everton's Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini (L) is challenged by Queens Park Rangers' Spanish midfielder Esteban Granero during match against QPR at home.

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