Tuesday, March 19, 2013

United ready to party in London - Manchester Evening News

United look to be just four matches away from a record 20th League title – with an official capital crowning in London on the cards.

There are still many ifs and buts that may alter that East End knees-up – and much will depend on second-placed Roberto Mancini's title holders City getting back to winning ways.

When the Premier League returns on Easter Saturday, the Reds travel to the scene of last May's trauma against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. At the Etihad, the Blues host Newcastle and with

Then comes the Old Trafford derby. If United can repeat their victory at the Etihad in December, the title gap would widen to 18 points with 21 still available. A win for City would reduce it to 12 points and a draw would mean the status quo is preserved.

obviously been postponed as their Wembley date has been secured.  If United survive the replay against Chelsea then it will be an FA Cup shoot-out in London and the title race will be on hold.

A win there would stretch the lead to 21 points if United have won the derby. And with only seven matches left for the Blues, the Reds would then need just one more point to claim the title. Confirmation could come three days later at West Ham. A City defeat by Newcastle, however, and the party could start at Stoke.

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