It was a game City had to win.
With four games to go and 12 points needed to guarantee a second successive Premier League title, many thought the trip to Old Trafford to take on United would be the sternest test for Pep’s men.
But City passed with flying colours.
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Second-half goals from Bernardo and Leroy Sane gave City a priceless 2-0 win
In a tense, edgy derby, City gradually took command after the break to seal a victory that took the defending champions back above Liverpool with three games remaining for both clubs.
Now, enjoy the best of the action again as we look back exactly a year to the day at this vital and nerveless victory by the champions...