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Man City extend Premier League lead as Jesus goal sinks Sheffield United

Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Sheffield United - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 30, 2021. Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scores their first goal. [Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan]

A ninth-minute goal from Brazilian Gabriel Jesus gave Manchester City a 1-0 win over bottom club Sheffield United on Saturday as Pep Guardiola's side extended their lead at the top of the table to four points.

City have 44 points from 20 games with Manchester United, who are at Arsenal later on Saturday, on 40 points from the same number of games.

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