Updated On: 03 September, 2012 02:09 AM IST | | AFP
Robin van Persie struck scored a hat-trick in Alex Ferguson's 1,000th league game to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester United over Southampton in the English Premier League on Sunday.
Robin van Persie struck twice in the dying moments to complete his first Manchester United hat-trick and ensure Sir Alex Ferguson's side marked the manager's 1,000th English league game with a 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday.
Ferguson appeared destined for disappointment on his landmark occasion when United trailed with three minutes of normal time remaining at St Mary's.