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Guardiola plays down talk of clinching title in derby
Pep Guardiola tried to play down growing excitement among Manchester City supporters over the possibility of winning the Premier League title when they face bitter rivals United in the derby in early April. Jose Mourinho’s side visit the Etihad Stadium on April 7 for a game that could see City make mathematically certain of being crowned champions following their 2-0 victory at Stoke on Monday. First, City must win their visit to mid-table Everton. If they do, Guardiola will win his first league title in English football with victory over his old rival Mourinho at the Etihad. "Everybody is always asking this question," said Guardiola. "But the important thing is on March 12 we have 81 points, that is a lot of points. "We want to be champions. We need three wins but we are able to do it with two [if City beat Man United]. "But before and after United, we have the [Champions League] quarterfinals, and at the moment that is the most important thing to focus on. "I understand for the fa...
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