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29 March 2024

QPR match will be tougher than derby: Mancini

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By AP

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says the chance to win the English Premier League title at home against relegation-threatened Queens Park Rangers will be harder than playing crosstown rival Manchester United.

City and United are level on points going into the final round on Sunday, though City's superior goal difference means it will clinch the title if it can match United's result at mid-table Sunderland.

City beat United in the Manchester derby 11 days ago to draw level on points and maintained top spot with a hard-fought win at Newcastle last weekend to close on a first title since 1968.

Despite the advantage, Mancini says the final match ``will be difficult _ more than Newcastle, more than United.''

City has secured 17 wins out of 18 home league matches this season.