By Ian Ladyman for the Daily Mail
Published: 23:49 BST, 24 April 2019 | Updated: 23:49 BST, 24 April 2019
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Manchester City moved a significant step closer to retaining their Premier League title after two second-half goals sealed victory in the Manchester derby on Wednesday night.
Pep Guardiola's side moved a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the table by winning their crucial game in hand after goals by Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane — aided by some poor goalkeeping by David de Gea.
City boss Guardiola said: 'It's in our hands. It's incredible what we have done so far. Both Liverpool and us deserve the title. The team that loses should not have regret.
Pep Guardiola saw his Manchester City side move back to the top of the Premier League
City overcame rivals Man United 2-0 thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane
'We still have so much to do. People will say we are beautiful and handsome but now we have to go to Burnley and its incredibly difficult.
'Recovering from going out of the Champions League was the hardest thing for the players. You can't imagine our frustration. How difficult was that?
'The Champions League is beautiful and we thought it was there for us. It does hurt and to stay alive after that in the Premier League is great because the
