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In 999th professional game, Giggs scores to help Man United go 15 points clear at EPL summit

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Manchester United\'s Ryan Giggs, left, celebrates with his teammate Wayne Rooney, right, after he scored against Queens Park Rangers, during their English Premier League soccer match at Loftus Road ground in London, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. Manchester United won the match 2-0. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

LONDON – Ryan Giggs marked his 999th professional match with a goal Saturday to help Manchester United go provisionally 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

A late goal from the Welsh midfielder followed a fine strike by defender Rafael da Silva in a 2-0 victory over bottom-place Queens Park Rangers.

Even if second-place Manchester City beats Chelsea on Sunday, Giggs seems headed for a 13th league title at the club where he has spent his entire career.

Arsenal used to be one of United’s fiercest rivals, but the team has fallen way out of contention for the title. The north London club did manage to put its recent cup disappointments behind it with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

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