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An Edin Dzeko double helped Manchester City beat bitter rivals Manchester United and close in on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.

City eased to a 3-0 win over their local rivals to keep their title hopes alive.

Dzeko's two goals, one after just 43 seconds, stunned the Old Trafford crowd, with a late Toure strike wrapping the game up.

City are now within three points of Chelsea and have two games in hand.