Manchester United defeat Manchester City
Published:Monday | May 11, 2009 | 10:05 AM
Manchester United defeated rivals Manchester City 2-0 yesterday to move a step closer to retaining the English Premier League title.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s deflected free-kick in the 18th minute put United ahead and Carlos Tevez struck the City woodwork before powering in a 20-yard strike off the post to extend United’s advantage in the 45th minute.
The win takes Manchester United three points clear of Liverpool with a game still in hand, and four points from their final three games would guarantee a third consecutive Premier League title.
Chelsea guaranteed they will finish third in the table after routing Arsenal 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium.