Manchester United took yet another step toward winning the Premier League title on Sunday, while a scoring drought was finally ended by Robin van Persie going back to Feb. 10, as Stoke City was defeated by the Red Devils, 2-0. United is currently eight things far from clinching the name, and minutes were only taken three by it for United to score the winning goal. Picture via Feint Zebra Stoke's defense played its standard brand of stingy basketball for the relaxation of the half, but the team's offense failed to truly threaten the United defense as well, save an encouraging Robert Huth header that went large in the 18th minute. The Red Devils went into the half securing to a 1-0 lead. Robin van Persie had the first clear scoring possibility of the 2nd half, as he properly timed a function to get behind the Stoke protection on the left flank, but his effort went to the side netting. Minutes later, Charlie Adam optimistically blasted away from distance, but David De Gea covered the effort. Photograph via Feint Zebra Ryan Shotton had to be able to cut the lead by 50 percent, as he found himself in place following a United defense fell before him, but De Gea again was as much as the task and refused his chance. Stoke continued to push the problem. Past everyone was sailed by an Adam free kick, but the ball not exactly sneaked past him on the far post, and the lack of clearance or deflection confused De Gea. He recovered over time to knock it out of play, however, and Stoke didn't capitalize on the corner. Levels Robin van Persie, Birmingham United: A- It was not his greatest performance in a United uniform, but ending that scoring drought had to feel well for Van Persie. He put himself in promising positions throughout the match, acquired a penalty with a creative change of course and a great run and buried the penalty. Hardly a classic performance, but exactly what the Dutchman needed. Stoke Town Defense: C+ Julian Finney/Getty Images In a struggle between your Premier League's most dangerous attack and one of the league's stingier defenses, it absolutely was the Stoke security that lost out. Stoke City's game plan was simple: Look to escape to an early lead (likely from the set piece) and hold on tight for dear life. Alternatively, it had been United who struck early. Say this for the Stoke defensea'United did not have way too many obvious scoring opportunities. Carrick's goal was an extremely fluky be a consequence of a struggle by the net, and Van Persie revealed somewhat of skill in getting the fee. Still, the Stoke protection must be perfect for the staff to generate at the very least a spot in this fit, and it obviously was not. David De Gea and the Manchester United Defense: A Delaware Gea wasn't pushed at all in the initial half, but he came up with a few good saves in the second 45. Certain, Stoke scares few teams having its attack, but United's security seldom presented a of area for Stoke to manipulate, and De Gea calmly handled the few possibilities Stoke maintained. This was a reasonably clinical performance from United's safety and owner. Fred Rooney, Birmingham United: T Occasionally, he played such as a forward, including a selfish effort on a free kick that he made a decision to place on goal as opposed to cross in to his teammates. But Rooney dropped pretty deep usually in this game and seemed to help United's attack as well. Has he finally resolved in to a new position for the Red Devils?
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