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MANCHESTER, England -- Robin van Persie ushered Manchester United into the Champions League quarterfinals -- and potentially saved his managers job -- with a hat trick in a 3-0 victory over Olympiakos that completed one of the competitions greatest comebacks on Wednesday. On one of the memorable European nights at Old Trafford, Van Persie scored three times in a 27-minute span either side of halftime to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg. A slew of brilliant saves by David de Gea were also key to a famous win for the English champions -- and a vital one for their manager, David Moyes. Moyes position had come under intense scrutiny after Uniteds humiliating 3-0 loss to fierce rival Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, the latest in a string of dreadful results in his first season in charge. An early exit in Europe could have stretched the patience of fans and Uniteds hierarchy beyond breaking point -- but Moyes is left hoping this can be a watershed moment in his United career. "I dont want to come out here and say this is the moment," Moyes said, "but at the same time, I really hope it is." A nerve-shredding night ended with Olympiakos captain Giannis Maniatis on his knees and in floods of tears, and Moyes saluting home fans and wearing the broadest grin. The under-fire United manager was saved by the goal-scoring qualities of Van Persie, who converted a penalty in the 25th minute, side-footed home his second goal in first-half injury time and curled in a free kick in the 52nd. And he also had words of praise for Ryan Giggs, who at the age of 40 delivered a tireless performance in midfield. Giggs lasted the full match, despite having played only 81 minutes since Jan. 7, and played a crucial role in Van Persies first two goals. "His all-round play was very good," Moyes said. "He defies his age." Van Persie was carried off on a stretcher in the final minutes after hurting his leg in a challenge but Moyes said he didnt think it was a serious injury. Olympiakos slumped to its 12th straight away defeat in England and missed out on securing a place in the last eight for the first time since 1999. The Greek champions had their chances -- some of De Geas saves were breathtaking -- but defensively they were chaotic and they became only the sixth team to squander a two-goal lead from the first leg of a Champions League match. "We were unlucky," Olympiakos midfielder David Fuster said, "and were pretty upset about it." In Wednesdays other last-16 match, Borussia Dortmund advanced 5-4 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1 at home to Zenit St. Petersburg. The draw for the quarterfinals is held on Friday. "We probably now will go into it as underdogs," Moyes said. "If we play to our capabilities, which we have not done too often, then I think we will be a match for any team." Moyes insisted on the eve of the biggest game of his reign that his position was not under threat, saying Uniteds vision was "long term," the board was still supportive and stressing that he was in a six-year contract. Fans appeared to be starting to waver, although the banner reading "The Chosen One" -- a nickname given to Moyes after he was hand-picked for the job by predecessor Alex Ferguson -- remained hung up high in the Stretford End as Olympiakos kicked off. Initially, United was gripped by panic -- misplacing passes, diving into tackles and showing no shape defensively -- but the nerves were settled by Van Persies penalty. The Netherlands striker tumbled after being barged in the back by Jose Holebas after bringing down a cross-field pass from Giggs, and he got up to convert his penalty unerringly. Giggs was the architect of the second goal, too, floating another pass to Wayne Rooney, who crossed for Van Persie to caress his finish under goalkeeper Robertos dive. The aggregate score was now 2-2 and Moyes greeted the goal with repeated fist-pumps and marched back to the dressing rooms, breaking into a jog at one point. He was celebrating again within six minutes of the second half when Van Persie curled home a free kick from just outside the area, with Roberto earning the wrath of his defenders for not trusting his wall and vacating the area near where the ball crossed the line. With Olympiakos attacking relentlessly in the final 25 minutes, the final whistle was met with relief as much as joy by home fans. Languishing in seventh place in the Premier League, the Champions League remains a potential source of silverware for United this season. 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The Sundsvall, Sweden, native has posted 232 goals and 230 assists in 894 career NHL games with Toronto, Tampa Bay, Columbus, Los Angeles and Atlanta and has appeared in 57 post-season contests, helping the Lightning capture the 2004 Stanley Cup Championship.Jason Day held off the challenge of Henrik Stenson to retain his two-shot advantage at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, as Rory McIlroys slim hopes of getting back into contention came to an end. Latest leaderboard Bay Hill On a day where the threat of thunderstorms led to an early two-tee start in Orlando, Day recovered from a slow start to post a two-under 70 to stay top of the leaderboard and in a strong position to claim a first win of 2016.Stenson has been joined in a tie for second by Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell after the pair posted matching 67s, while McIlroy lies 16 shots adrift after carding three double-bogeys in an error-strewn 75. Resuming two shots clear of Stenson and Justin Rose, Day quickly saw his advantage cut as he bogeyed the second after failing to get up-and-down from the sand.Stenson matched Days two-putt birdie at the fourth before holing the next from six feet, moving into a share of the lead when the world No 3s close-range par-save lipped out. Adam Scott posted a two-under 70 on Saturday The Swede drained a 12-foot eagle at the next to go out in front, while Day almost holed out from the bunker but left a kick-in birdie.A blemish at the next moved Stenson back alongside Day, who reclaimed his overnight lead by chipping in from the back of the eighth green. Jason Day joined Sarah Stirk at the Sky Cart after retaining his two-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Day reached the turn clinging on to his narrow cushion after recovering from a wayward approach into the ninth by sinking a 15-footer to save par, only to give a shot back by finding the hazard and bogeying the 11th.Thhe lead exchanged hands again at the next as Stenson two-putted from 10 feet for bogey, with Chappell a further stroke behind having birdied four of his opening 10 holes.dddddddddddd Henrik Stenson briefly held the outright lead ahead of Day Stenson then joined Day in completing the next two holes in par, as Chappell drained a 25-footer at the 15th to move into a tie for second.Chappell missed the opportunity to join Day on top of the leaderboard with a second three-putt par of his round at the par-five 16th, with Stensons birdie attempt from 15 feet at the same hole clipping the edge and staying out.After finding the green in two, Day doubled his lead with a comfortable two-putt birdie at the 16th before joining Stenson in closing with successive pars. Merritt trickled in a final-hole birdie to complete a five-under 67 and join playing partner Chappell and Stenson on 13 under, with Rose heading into Sunday four shots back.Back-to-back bogeys over the closing two holes saw Paul Casey close with a level-par 72, with WGC-Cadillac champion Adam Scott a further stroke back on six under after also ruing a poor finish to his round. Adam Scott posted a two-under 70 on Saturday The Australian, chasing a third consecutive PGA Tour victory, was five under for the day until he found the water at the last and ran up a triple-bogey seven.It was really good conditions early on aside from the last 40 minutes and unfortunately the 18th got me, Scott said. The double and triples and quads are catching up with me.It has been a good run and well see what happens tomorrow. Im not going to win the tournament, but another good round tomorrow could go a long, long way. Rory McIlroy lies in a tie for 64th heading into the final round McIlroy faces an early start on Sunday after another disappointing round which saw him start brightly but find the water multiple times.The top seed birdied two of his opening six holes, but ran up a double-bogey at the 18th and followed finding the water at the third by three-putting from distance for another double at the sixth. Watch the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday live on Sky Sports 4 - your home of golf Also See: Latest leaderboard Day two highlights Stenson well placed Golf live on Sky Sports 4 ' ' '