Manchester City could be on course to hold the biggest mid-season lead in Premier League history. Manchester City could be on course to hold the biggest mid-season lead in Premier League history. Pep Guardiola's men beat Manchester United 2-1 on Sunday to move 11 points clear at the summit with three games to go until the season's halfway point. The pressure told on Keegan, who memorably bellowed "I will love it if we beat them" in response to Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson's mind games. Ferguson's side not only made up the deficit but finished four points clear as Newcastle won just five of their last 13 games.

Source: Irish Independent December 12, 2017 10:14 UTC