Manchester United cut City’s lead to eight points

With six matches to play to the end of the English premier league, eight points separate Manchester City and Manchester United .

This is after Mason Greenwood scored twice as Manchester united survived a tough  Burnley to win 3-1 at old traford .

The win however did not trigger manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to accept any title race to the end of the season.

Instead Ole said he wants his team to finish strong and also win a trophy probably the Europa league.

United face Roma in the semis and could set up an all English final if they overcome the Italians and Arsenal beta Villareal.

 In the Sunday game  19-year-old Greenwood saw his thumping opener after the break quickly cancelled out when James Tarkowski rose above Harry Maguire to level.

Greenwood put the hosts back in front six minutes from time with a fierce left-footed strike that deflected beyond goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell at the front post.

Edinson Cavani then tapped in from close range in stoppage time after a quick move that involved Pogba , Fernandez and Donny Van de beek. to wrap up the victory at Old Trafford.

City top with 74 points and United are on 66.

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