Manchester City beats United to extend EPL lead

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Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford to go 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola's side took the lead in the 43rd minute through David Silva but poor defending allowed United to hit back immediately with Marcus Rashford grabbing an equalizer before the break.

Manchester city’s Nicolas Otamendi celebrates scoring the 2nd goal. /VCG Photo

Nicolas Otamendi volleyed in the winner on the half-turn nine minutes into the second half.

City's victory marked the first time a team have won 14 consecutive English top-flight games in the same season and ended United's run of 40 home games unbeaten in all competitions.

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With 16 games gone, City now has 46 points. They are unbeaten in the league having dropped only two points against Everton.

City is aiming to win their first league title under Pep Guardiola. United stay second on 35 points. Third-place Chelsea is 14 points off the pace.

Manchester City’s David Silva celebrates scoring the opening goal. /VCG Photo

Manchester City’s manager Pep Guardiola said, "We won because we were better. We are still in December; if we have 11 points [lead] when we play the second derby in April then maybe I will tell you that we have the title."