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UNITED WINS 20TH LEAGUE TITLE

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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 hattrick in that 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

DOE OUT FOR A MONTH

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Just after their heartbreaking FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Darul Takzim on Tuesday, the Red Giants is facing another setback following Forkey Doe latest injury. The Liberia international is expected to miss up to seven upcoming matches this season.   Selangor coach, Irfan Bakti feels that his absence will affect Selangor's challenge in the Super League and the AFC Cup . The 28 years old striker has scored 9 goals for the Red Giants this season. Doe injured his ankle in the first half of the Darul Takzim's match. He tried to carry on but lasted for only two minutes into the second half. Story: TSS l Photo: Tigers Super Sports

JDT BRINGS DOWN SELANGOR FOR FA CUP SEMIFINAL

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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

ADAM SCOTT WINS THE MASTERS

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It was the performance of his life produced by Adam Scott to win The US Masters on Sunday. He finally exorcised the demons of last year's British Open to be the first Australian ever to wear the famous green jacket .  As he sank the winning putt on the 10th at Augusta , Scott banished the pain and heartache that had haunted him following his humiliating collapse at Royal Lytham in July. On that occasion, the 32-year-old looked set to win his first major until he somehow contrived to blow a four-shot lead with just four holes remaining. With the eyes of the sporting world upon him, Scott showed nerves of steel to hole his putt and finally end Australia 's Augusta curse. His character and determination came to the fore at a course where his country's most famous golfer suffered so mercilessly. Two years ago, Scott and Jason Day finished tied for second as Charl Schwartzel produced an astonishing final four holes to win the tournament. But this time, he

MAN UTD GOES 15 POINTS CLEAR AGAIN

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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

SELANGOR CRUISED OVER FELDA

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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