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Man United close to historic win

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Manchester United have one hand on the Premier League crown after crushing Chelsea's late bid to snatch the trophy from their grasp. Chelsea had clawed themselves back into this title race, with a 10-game unbeaten run. At one stage this season they were 15 points off the lead. Going into this game, they were just three points adrift.

But they were undone by an electric start for the hosts: United took the lead after just 37 seconds through their Mexican striker, Javier Hernandez. Their captain, Nemanja Vidic, then made it 2-0. A Frank Lampard tap-in did give Chelsea hope, but United held on for the win that leaves them needing just one point to guarantee a record 19th title. 

They're also in the European Champions League final, so for their veteran Welsh winger Ryan Giggs, it's been another hugely successful campaign:

"You know, I think the fighting spirit is there for all to see. Hopefully we can finish it off next week in what will be a very good season for us."

Nishat Ladha, BBC News