PL Classics: Southampton 2 - 3 Manchester United (September 2012)
Ahead of the September 14th Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United...
European Super Football explored this classic encounter from September 2012
A closer look at what happened on this day
Robin van Persie's stoppage-time header completed a memorable hat-trick and helped Manchester United secure a victory over Southampton in an intense match.
Robin van Persie's stoppage-time header completed a memorable hat-trick to rescue Manchester United to a victory over Southampton in a pulsating encounter.
Oh Robin van Persie
Van Persie would be a crucial part of United's campaign that resulted in a 20th league title. In this match, he helped United surge forward. The Netherlands striker seemed to have salvaged a point when he poked home a rebound.
However, the former Arsenal captain wasn’t content with just that—he sealed all three points with a brilliant near-post header, securing a win for Sir Alex Ferguson in what was his 1,000th league match in charge of United.
For Saints, it was a gutting end to what had been a fantastic game, in which they had played their part fully.
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Liam, a Manchester United fan, said: "This was a fantastic match from a United perspective. It was a sign that we had recovered from losing the title in the previous season. Van Persie was already proving to be a fantastic player for the club."
