Premier League: Pep Guardiola plays down title talk as City win at United

City extend lead to 11 points with vital victory against rivals at Old Trafford

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Nicolas Otamendi celebrates the winning goal with his Manchester City teammates 
(Image credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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Was this the weekend the Sky Blues wrapped up the Premier League title? Not only did they beat Manchester United at Old Trafford to extend their lead over their neighbours to 11 points, but third place Chelsea also lost at the weekend, 1-0 away at West Ham, and last season’s champions now trail City by a staggering 14 points.

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