Result: Manchester United vs Reading (1 - 0)

After a disastrous defeat of Manchester City at Everton earlier today, Manchester United can take a huge step towards winning their 20th trophy of the English Premier League by beating managerless Reading.

If they can overcome Reading they'll have 15 points cushion at the top of the table with 9 games remaining.

Old Trafford, 16th March 2013. City said United will make mistake; we'll see about that.

It's interesting to note that M.City are very confident that they will catch United up and beat them at the end of the season just as they did last year. That's according to City defender, Gael Clichy.

Last season: City trailing United by 8 points with 8 games to play
This season: City trailing United by 12 points with 10 games left

Mathematically, the situation is similar but United surely won't allow a repeat of their failure to hold on to a healthy lead this time around.

First half result: MU ( 1 ) - ( 0 ) Reading

21st minute goal by Rooney set United on course. What a lovely run by Ferdinand who then set Rooney to fire home from outside the box.

Full Time result: MU ( 1 ) - ( 0 ) Reading

In the end, solitary goal by Wayne Rooney proved to be the difference. Not a fluent performance by United but a win is a win and they go 15 points clear at the top of the Barclays Table.

Watch out, "noisy neighbours"!

Ferguson and Mancini

Manchester City won the English Premier League in 2011/12 season.

Manchester City are English Premier League CHAMPIONS - 2011/2012

Craziest day ever.

At 90 minutes, Manchester City's title dream was dead but with TWO goals in injury time they snatched the title from United! QPR's Joey Barton was silly as always and decided he should get a red card in the final match of the season. Had it not been for his antics, QPR would have won or at least drew the game.

For Manchester City, they wrote history by winning the Premier League title in dramatic fashion. City scored two goals in extra-time from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero to snatch the title from under United's noses - after Sir Alex Ferguson's side had beaten Sunderland 1-0 thanks to a goal by Wayne Rooney.

Defender Pablo Zabaleta had put City ahead before QPR equalised through Djibril Cisse following a mistake by Joleon Lescott.

Joey Barton was at the heart of controversy yet again after being sent off for a clash with Carlos Tevez but with 10-men Jamie Mackie put Rangers in front in the second half.

With news that Manchester United were beating Sunderland, City looked set to fall short but Edin Dzeko levelled  with a header in extra time before Sergio Aguero sent the crowd wild at the death to win City's first title since 1968.

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Congratulations City! To the Red Devils, take this as a catalyst to go all out next season.

Intriguing English Premier League Finale

For so many years now the top flight football in England could be decided by goal difference. Both Manchester clubs are tied at 86 points with City having the advantage of superior goal difference.





On this final game of the season, Manchester United is away at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland while Manchester City it at home to Queen Park Rangers (QPR). QPR is fighting to avoid relegation, so, there's everything to fight for.

If both Manchester United and Manchester City win today, City will be crowned Champions for the first time in 44 years. As a strong United supporter, I really want this to by their 20th league cup - a new history in English football - but if they fail, I really think they lost it not today, but way back a couple of weeks ago when they threw away a 4-2 advantage at home to Everton. They ended 4-4 in that game.

Never say never. Like Sir Alex Ferguson said everything can happen in football including "stupid" result at Etihad Stadium.

Come on now United!

Day 32: It's all over?

Almost 2 weeks ago I posted about Manchester United's turning point when they overtook City for the first time after playing catch up for so long.

Still 7 games to play, Roberto Mancini has all but waved the white flag in the English Premier League title race after his Manchester City side went down 1-0 to Arsenal at The Emirates.

EPL Table after 32 games. There are 6 more games to play and 18 points up for grab..

With Manchester United beating Queens Park Rangers 2-0 at Old Trafford earlier at lunchtime, City fell 8 points behind their rivals and needed to win at Arsenal.

But they failed to react and fell to a stunning Mikel Arteta strike three minutes from time. They also had mercurial striker Mario Balotelli sent off shortly afterwards for a second bookable offense.

It looks increasingly likely that the title is staying at Old Trafford for a record 20th time.

What an achievement that would be. Go United!

Day 28, United go top!

After so many weeks of playing catch up with noisy neighbour Manchester City, defending champions Manchester United finally go on top on the 28th game. Both teams are now out of Europa League following their early exit from the prestigious UEFA Champions League.

English Premier League standings after 28 games. There are 10 more games left to play.

For United, the domestic league is the only hope for a silverware this season, trying to defend the titled they won last season. For city, this is the closest they have come to in an attempt to claim their first premier league title since 1967/68 season.

So, I'll mark Sunday, Mar 11, 2012 as the turning point for United to have turn things around for the better.

Manchester United beat West Bromwich 2 - 0

Manchester City lose to Swansea City 0 - 1

United go top with 67 points to City's 66 points.

Been there, done that, so many times. United visit Wolverhampton tomorrow and if they can get maximum points they'll be 4 points clear at the top. City play Chelsea in the mid-week and pressure will be on them if United win at Molineux Stadium.

Prediction for tomorrow's game: 2 - 0 to United.
So, come on you guys! Go! Go United!