Summary Manchester United resumed its charge to Premier League title by outclassing Stoke 2-0 on Sunday.
STOKE, England (AP) - Manchester United resumed its charge to the Premier League title by outclassing Stoke 2-0 on Sunday, with Robin van Persie scoring again on a day of jubilant celebrations by managers.
The Netherlands striker hugged manager Alex Ferguson and lifted him into the air after converting a 66th-minute penalty to wrap up a dominant win, sparked by Michael Carrick s early goal at Britannia Stadium.
United restored its 15-point gap at the top over Manchester City, which plays Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinals later.
The leaders need a maximum seven points from their remaining six games.
Van Persie s revelry was nothing compared to that of exuberant Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio, who celebrated each goal in his team s vital 3-0 win at northeast rival Newcastle with show-stopping theatrics on the sidelines.
