Manchester City has won their first English Premier League trophy in 44 years after defeating Queens Park Rangers 3-2 at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The result pulled City ahead of Manchester United on goal difference.
Manchester City progressed toward becoming Premier League champions for the first time since 1968 with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday to move three points ahead of Manchester United at the top of the table.
Manchester City took a huge step towards the Premier League title as they beat bitter city rivals Manchester United 1-0 on Monday with a first-half goal by Vincent Kompany.
Manchester United made gains in their bid for a 20th English title on Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers while rivals Manchester City lost to Arsenal 1-0.
Manchester City managed to scavenge an extra Premier League point on Saturday after coming up from behind to tie Sunderland 3-3 in the last five minutes of play. The draw, however, may have done more to help rival United’s title bid.
Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League Saturday with a 1-1 draw at Stoke City. City's dominance may be short lived however, with United set to move ahead by three points if they beat Fulham at Old Trafford on Monday.
Manchester United and neighbours Manchester City both exited the Europa League on Thursday meaning there will be no British clubs in Friday’s quarter-final draw. Athletic Bilboa put United to the sword as Sporting Lisbon knocked out City.
Manchester United dismissed any notion they might take the Europa League lightly as they brushed aside Ajax 2-0 in Amsterdam on Wednesday, while Premier League rivals City secured a 2-1 win against defending champions Porto.
Dimitar Berbatov's hat-trick inspired Manchester United to a 5-0 rout of Wigan Athletic and put them level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City who were held 0-0 at West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
Bayern Munich beat Manchester City 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with two first-half goals both scored by forward Mario Gomez. City have not won any of their last five European away games.
