Robin van Persie and Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez both scored two
goals, as Manchester United began 2013 in imperious form. The pair were
grabbed a goal each, as the Premiership leaders defeated Wigan Athletic
at the DW Stadium, where they had lost last season, as City came from
behind to win the League.
City, playing at home, did not need to move into second gear, as they
comfortably dispatched Stoke City 3-0, with Zabaleta, Aguero and Dzeko
getting the goals.
Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to defeat Reading 3-1, Danny
Graham struck late to earn Swansea a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, while
West Ham beat Norwich 2-1 at Upton Park.