Goal crazy Man City win over sceptics, but ruin the title race

Dazzling displays make it easier to accept City's financial muscle as they ease towards the title

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MANCHESTER CITY may be a team built on the largesse of a Middle Eastern billionaire, but the brand of football they are peddling this season has won over many of their critics.

Manuel Pellegrini's side have scored well over 100 goals already this term and are playing with such verve that many believe they could be on for an unprecedented quadruple of League Cup, FA Cup, League and Champions League.

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