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Man City keep up title chase with 3-0 win at Huddersfield
Defending champions, Manchester City again cut down the gap from the top of the Premier League to four points after securing a 3-0 win over Huddersfield on Sunday.
Leaders Liverpool had survived a scare from Crystal Palace to win 4-3 on Saturday and extend their lead at the summit.
City went ahead in the 18th minute when Danilo’s long-range effort, before striking twice in two minutes after the break to put the game to bed, with Leroy Sane creating the first for Raheem Sterling and scoring the second.
It was not a vintage display by Pep Guardiola’s side but they remain in title contention.
Foy the home side, it was their ninth defeat in 10 league games and the result leaves them bottom of the table and 10 points from safety.
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“The way we played we didn’t deserve more than three goals,” said Guardiola.
“We will improve in the future.
“What we have done so far has been incredible, in the league and the Carabao Cup. We have an incredible number of points. But this game can teach us and show what we have to do to improve.
“We’ve scored a lot of goals. So far, so good. One team has been better but we’re in January and there’s many more games to play. We have to focus on what we have to do.
“If Liverpool win, we have to win. And if Liverpool lose, then we also have to win.”
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