United 15 points clear, Villa cut QPR adrift
- Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 22.49
- Online news: World
Manchester United capitalised on a slip-up by Manchester City to open up a massive 15-point lead at the Premier League summit despite a laboured display in a 1-0 win at home to Reading on Saturday.
Manchester United's forward Wayne Rooney (L) celebrates after scoring during their English Premier League football match against Reading at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on March 16, 2013. Manchester United won 1-0.
City's defeat at 10-man Everton handed United a chance to further increase their lead and they grasped the opportunity through a solitary first-half goal from Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford.
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