Matchday 36 feature between the top two clubs of the Premier League promised to be a nailbiter, with just three points separating the two clubs. City needed a win to draw even with their neighbours from Old Trafford, while United could afford a draw. A United win would make it difficult for City to win the coveted Barclay's championship.
Manchester United dominated the opening 15 minutes in the first half, while City became stronger as the game moved along. The defensive play on both sides was superb, but Vincent Kompany created mayhem when he headed the ball into the net after an assist by David Silva. in the 45th minute. Manchester took the advantage as the Manchester City skipper put Manchester ahead at the stroke of 45 minutes. His third goal of the season. City led after 45 minutes.
The second half went in long phases, with United pushing to get the equalizer. Obviously a lot was at stake. Should City prevail, the two clubs would be equal in points. City went into the defensive mode, countering whenever the situation made it possible.
The final phase of the match was indeed a nailbiter, especially with the added five minutes for injury time. In the end the better team prevailed. City takes the helm of the Premier league with goal difference. What a finish it will be for the last two matchdays of Barclays.
Manchester City: Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, Joleon Nescott, Vincent Kompany, Gael Clichy, Gareth Barry, Gnegneri Toure Yaya, David Silva (Micah Richards 82nd), Carlos Tevez Nigel de Jong (68th), Samir Nasri (James Milner 90+2), Sergio Aguero
Manchester United: David de Gea, Phil Jones, Rio Ferdinand, Chris Smalling, Patrice Evra, Luis Nani (Ashley Young 82nd), Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes (Antonio Valencia (78th) , Ji-Sung Park (Danny Welbeck 58th), Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney
MATCHDAY 36
28TH APRIL
MATCH STADIUM
EVERTON vs FULHAM Goodison Park, Liverpool 4-0
STOKE CITY vs ARSENAL Britannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent 1-1
SUNDERLAND vs BOLTON Stadium of the Light, Sunderland 2-2
SWANSEA CITY vs WOLVES Liberty Stadium, Swansea 4-4
W.B.A. vs ASTON VILLA The Hawthorns, West Bromwich 0-0
WIGAN vs NEWCASTLE DW Stadium, Wigan 4-0
NORWICH CITY vs LIVERPOOL Carrow Road, Norwich 0-3
29TH APRIL
CHELSEA Chelsea vs Q.P.R. Stamford Bridge, London 6-1
TOTTENHAM vs BLACKBURN White Hart Lane, London 2-0
30TH APRIL
MANCHESTER CITY vs MANCHESTER UTD Etihad Stadium, Manchester 1-0
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POSTPONED MATCHDAY 34
1ST MAY
LIVERPOOL vs FULHAM Anfield Stadium, Liverpool 0-1
STOKE CITY vs EVERTON Britannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent 1-1
2ND MAY
CHELSEA vs NEWCASTLE Stamford Bridge, London 0-2
BOLTON vs TOTTENHAM Reebok Stadium, Bolton 1-4
POS LP CLUB P W D L GF GA GD PTS
1 MANCHESTER CITY 36 26 5 5 88 27 61 83
2 MANCHESTER UNITED 36 26 5 5 86 33 53 83
3 ARSENAL F.C. 36 20 6 10 69 45 24 66
4TOTTENHAM HOTSPURS 36 19 8 9 63 40 25 65
5 NEWCASTLE 36 19 8 9 55 46 9 65
6 CHELSEA F.C. 36 17 9 10 62 41 23 61
7 EVERTON F.C. 36 14 10 12 47 39 8 52
8 FULHAM F.C. 36 13 10 13 46 48 -2 49
9 LIVERPOOL F.C. 36 13 10 13 33 38 5 49
10 SUNDERLAND F.C. 35 11 12 13 44 43 3 45
11 W.B.A. 35 13 6 16 41 47 -6 45
12 SWANSEA CITY 36 11 11 14 43 49 -6 44
13 NORWICH CITY 36 11 10 15 44 61 -16 43
14 STOKE CITY 36 11 11 14 34 50 -16 41
157WIGAN ATHLETIC 36 9 10 17 38 60 -22 37
16 ASTON VILLA 35 7 15 13 36 50 -14 36
17 Q.P.R. 36 9 7 20 39 63 -23 34
18 BOLTON WANDERERS 36 10 4 22 31 72 -31 34
19 BLACKBURN ROVERS 36 8 7 22 47 75 -28 31
20 WOLVERHAMPTON 36 5 9 22 38 79 -41 24
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