Premier League
Apr 7, 2018 5.30pm
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HT : 2 0
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  • Vincent Kompany 25' goal
  • Ilkay Gundogan 30' goal
  • Raheem Sterling 63' yellowcard
  • Fernandinho 79' yellowcard
  • Sergio Aguero 79' yellowcard
  • Danilo 91' yellowcard
  • Vincent Kompany 92' yellowcard
  • Gabriel Jesus 93' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Ander Herrera 37'
  • yellowcard Romelu Lukaku 45'
  • goal Paul Pogba 53'
  • goal Paul Pogba 55'
  • goal Chris Smalling 69'
  • yellowcard Paul Pogba 81'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho sets sights on second place

Mourinho sets sights on second place

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has downplayed the significance of his side's 3-2 victory over local rivals Manchester City.

The Red Devils came from two down at the Etihad Stadium to delay their neighbours' title celebrations, but the Portuguese coach said that the result merely represents another three points in their battle for the runners-up spot.

"I think mathematically we need six points to stay in the top four and this win is part of that tonight," he told Sky Sports News.

"Our challenge is to finish second but I want to congratulate City for the title because they are going to win and deservedly. They gave no chance to the others because they had this season of don't stop winning.

"My objective here was to get points and not spoil any celebrations. The point is can we improve enough to catch them next season?"

United found themselves trailing to goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkay Gundogan at the interval, but a second-half double from Paul Pogba and Chris Smalling's late winner saw them complete a dramatic comeback.

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