London — Manchester City’s victory at the home of closest challengers Manchester United left them a yawning 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table and almost out of sight of the rest of the chasing pack. Set-piece goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi earned City a 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Sunday and prompted even United boss Jose Mourinho to say the title race was "probably" over with five months still to go. The records and superlatives pile up week after week for Pep Guardiola’s multitalented team. Their 14-game winning streak in the Premier League is the most by a side in a single top-flight season and it is striking that their 46-point total after 16 games was enough to secure eighth spot in the Premier League last season. City’s date at Old Trafford on Sunday was seen as a last chance for United to inject some life into the Premier League race, but Mourinho’s men failed their big test, conceding nearly 65% possession on home turf. It is difficult to see...
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