Manchester clubs started the New Year with easy wins (6 VIDEOS) © EuroFootball.com

On the first day of the new 2013 year in the matches of the 21st round of the English Premier League, the Manchester clubs secured comfortable victories.

The leading team in the championship, "Man Utd," crushed "Wigan" 4-0 away. Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez each scored two goals for the winners.

Meanwhile, "Man City" defeated "Stoke" 3-0 in front of their own fans, but lost forward Sergio Aguero to injury for several weeks.

The defending champions, managed by Roberto Mancini, are currently in second place in the league table.

At least for one day, London's "Tottenham" climbed to third place by defeating "Reading" 3-1 at home, despite the visitors scoring first.

The match between "Southampton" and London's "Arsenal" ended in a 1-1 draw.

Results / Table / Video:

WBA 1 - 2 FUL:

SWA 2 - 2 AVL:

MCI 3 - 0 STK:

WIG 0 - 4 MUN:

WHU 2 - 1 NOR:

TOT 3 - 1 RDG:

SOU 1 - 1 ARS: