{"product_id":"manchester-united-2012-13-ls-home-shirt-v-persie-20-s","title":"MANCHESTER UNITED 2012-13 LS HOME SHIRT - V.PERSIE 20 - S","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and Nike Swoosh are embroidered. Club sponsor is PolyFlex and player name\/number are flock, all are heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManchester United secured their 20th English league title during the 2012\/13 campaign under Sir Alex Ferguson, finishing 11 points clear of Manchester City with 89 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe summer arrival of Robin van Persie from Arsenal proved particularly influential, with the Dutch striker scoring 30 goals in all competitions, including 26 in the Premier League, to secure the Golden Boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the campaign's defining moments came against Aston Villa at Old Trafford in April 2013. Van Persie scored a first-half hat-trick in a 3–0 victory that secured the Premier League title with four matches remaining. His second goal, a spectacular first-time volley from Wayne Rooney's long pass, became one of the most memorable goals of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad also featured established players including Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidić, Patrice Evra and Ryan Giggs, alongside Wayne Rooney and emerging goalkeeper David de Gea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United reached the Round of 16 before being eliminated by Real Madrid following a 3–2 aggregate defeat. United also reached the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they were defeated by Chelsea in a replay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe campaign marked Ferguson's final season as Manchester United manager. He announced his retirement in May 2013, bringing an end to a tenure of more than 26 years that included 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two UEFA Champions League victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title triumph provided a fitting conclusion to Ferguson's managerial career, with Manchester United securing their fifth Premier League championship in seven seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Nike, the 2012\/13 Manchester United long-sleeve home shirt featured the club's traditional red colourway with a distinctive tonal gingham-check pattern inspired by Manchester's historic cotton industry. The design incorporated a contrasting black V-neck collar, white Nike branding, the Manchester United crest and the Aon sponsor, alongside the inscription 'Forged in Industry, Striving for Glory' inside the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn by players including Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand, the shirt became closely associated with United's 20th English league title and Sir Alex Ferguson's final season as manager. Its unconventional checked design and connection with one of the most significant campaigns in Manchester United's modern history make it a classic example of the club's Nike era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 48cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 69cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Red","offer_id":53220334797087,"sku":"2\/11-O21D1V","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/MANCHESTER_UNITED_2012-13_LS_HOME_SHIRT_-_V.PERSIE_20.png?v=1794241264","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/manchester-united-2012-13-ls-home-shirt-v-persie-20-s","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}