Manchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on last night sending them back to the top of the table.
City have 89 points, one more than rivals Liverpool, with both teams having three games to play and none of them against top-six opponents.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side remain in sixth place with 64 points, outside the Champions League qualification slots as the early promise of the Norwegian’s reign dissipates.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed his team for the way they have responded to the bitter blow of exiting from the Champions League with two crucial victories in their title bid.