Man United boss Mourinho insists Guardiola's side were fortunate to emerge 2-1 winners in Manchester derby; accepts defeat in EPL title battle
Jose Mourinho admitted the Premier League title race is all but over after Manchester City delivered a hammer blow to Manchester United's challenge with a 2-1 win on Sunday. City moved 11 points clear of second-placed United as Nicolas Otamendi's second-half strike gave the visitors a record-equalling 14th successive Premier League victory. United boss Mourinho felt Pep Guardiola's side rode their luck, with Ander Herrera booked for diving after a tackle by Otamendi that the hosts claimed was a penalty.
Jubilant Man City players celebrate their win over Man United in an EPLâu00c2u0080u00c2u0088clash on Sunday. Pic/AFP
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"Manchester City are a very good team and they are protected by luck, and the gods of football are behind them. They are lucky, they have decisions in their favour. When you see Manchester City play you expect them to score great goals, not to score two disgraceful goals. They are the last goals you expect to concede against a quality team like City, two very bad goals - one corner, one free-kick with rebounds, lucky or unlucky depending on your perspective. Asked if the race was over, Mourinho said: "Probably, yes. I'm pretty sure everyone is going to fight for points and try and reduce the distance, but the advantage City have is a very good one."
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