Manchester United and Manchester City kept their hopes of winning the Premier League title alive this season with important wins against Leeds United and Aston Villa on Sunday
While United recorded a 2-0 victory at Elland Road, Pep Guardiola’s men remained in control at the Etihad Stadium, where they beat Aston Villa 3-1.
Victory is sweet
At Elland Road on Sunday, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho scored a goal each in the final 10 minutes of the match to secure a vital three points for the Red Devils.
It is the second time in five days that the two sides have met after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Before Rashford broke the deadlock in the 80th minute, Leeds had threatened to extend United’s poor performance to one win in five games.
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However, Rashford’s stunning header and Garnacho’s solo goal sealed a late victory for Erik ten Hag’s side, who remain third on the log just five points behind Arsenal.
United have 46 points from 23 games.
As for Leeds United, they are in relegation trouble at the wrong end of the table.
For City, he returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, scoring three goals in the first half against Unai Emery’s men.
Rodri gave the Cityzens their brightest start with a fourth-minute strike, while IIkay Gundogan doubled his lead in the 39th minute.
Riyad Mahrez, who provided the assist for the first goal, ensured City had a three-goal cushion before the break with a goal from the penalty spot.
Although the victory was important, the most important thing was the fear of Erling Haaland, who played only 45 minutes in Villa’s win.
The Norwegian is suspected of a thigh injury.
The withdrawal comes just three days before City take on Premier League rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The exact extent of Haaland’s injury is unclear, but it would be a huge blow if the forward, who has scored 25 goals in 20 appearances, is not available for the trip to London.
With City’s win over Villa, they now have 48 points, just three off Arsenal, meaning a win would take them top of the table for the first time this season.
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