(CNN)Manchester City cleared a major hurdle in the quest to win back-to-back English Premier League titles for the first time in its history with a battling 2-0 victory at the home of crosstown rival Manchester United on Wednesday.
Second half goals from Bernardo Silva and substitute Leroy Sane secured the win as City wore down and eventually outclassed United.
With just three games of the season remaining the Citizens now lead Liverpool atop the table by a solitary point.
