Today was a huge match in the EPL as it was the Manchester Derby: Manchester United vs. Manchester City. It was in City's place at Etihad Stadium and it was packed to see who could win. Not only were bragging rights on the line in this one, but quite possibly the EPL title. United entered the day with a three point lead and with City needing a win to climb to the top of the table. Needing a win, City came out attacking and tried to score an early goal. United's defense was preventing any attack from City. It was not until the last moments of the first half did City succeed. Vincent Kompany managed to score the only goal of the game off a header. United tried to score an equalizer in the second half but couldn't. Man City wins the derby, 1-0.
This huge win puts City on top of the table by a slim margin thanks to a better goal differential. If City wins out, they will become EPL champions. They however have a slightly tougher road to go down as they have to face Newcastle United who is in 5th and then Queens Park Rangers who, while they are near the bottom of the table, will play like hell to keep from being relegated. Meanwhile, Man U will take on middle of the table opponents of Swansea City and then Sunderland. Man City should be able to finish the season off but they have slipped up in the past. Any falter by City, even a tie, could doom them to losing the EPL title as Man U will not likely let them off the hook.
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