Sentences with phrase «victory against neighbours»
A gritty and at times nail - biting victory against neighbours and rivals Manchester City in one of the most important Manchester derbies in recent years is something the fans would cherish for years.
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The Spanish playmaker scored twice in United's 3 - 1 victory against Villa to move them above neighbours Manchester City into third and keep the pressure on Arsenal in second and remain eight points off league leaders Chelsea, who they face at Stamford Bridge in two weeks.
Another victory for City this weekend against their local rivals would confirm this season's Premier League title in the sweetest of circumstances, with Jose Mourinho's United forced to endure the humiliation of placing the crown on the heads of their neighbours.
Any victory against our most disliked neighbours is always something to savour, but as we all didn't realistically expect a victory in this particular game, then the result is even sweeter.
The recent history between Latics and City has been well documented in the build - up to kick off, with Latics looking to make it three in a row against their north - west neighbours after famous victories in the 2013 FA Cup final and the 2014 quarter final at the Etihad Stadium.