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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini reckons it was Sir Alex Ferguson's tactics that lost Manchester United the derby last night.
United’s 1-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium means City will win the title if they win their remaining two games given their far superior goal difference.
Boss Mancini said: “The key was that we wanted to win and they wanted a draw. This is the difference. We deserved to win but it was difficult as they had so many behind the ball.
“Every manager can choose his team and for them it was important to play for a draw.
“With a draw, they knew the championship was finished. It was an important result. Now we have it in our hands.
“But I’m not happy just for me, I’m happy for our fans.
“It is important we are top now but it is more important to be top on 13 May.”
