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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have ‘fake lead’ in title race, warns Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola composes himself during City’s 4-1 win in the Manchester derby
Pep Guardiola composes himself during City’s 4-1 win in the Manchester derby. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/Manchester City FC/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will have to take close to maximum points from their remaining 10 games of the season to retain the title following their 4-1 victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

City led 2-1 at the interval before United suffered a second-half capitulation, though their interim manager, Ralf Rangnick, denied his players lack the requisite fight.

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