Vincent Kompany makes Man Utd claim as Man City move closer to the title

VINCENT KOMPANY has revealed what it would be like for Manchester City to wrap up the Premier League title against Manchester United.

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Manchester City took another giant step towards the league with a 2-0 victory away to Stoke last night.

David Silva bagged a brace as Pep Guardiola’s men opened up a 16-point gap at the top of the table.

With just eight games remaining, the title appears to be a formality for City, who have been imperious this campaign.

They could wrap it up when they host United at the Etihad on April 7.

And Kompany admits that the significance of this isn’t lost on the players.

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany applauds the fans after the Stoke gameGETTY

Vincent Kompany hopes Manchester City can wrap up the title against Manchester United

I think everybody in the blue side of Manchester knows it's a once in a lifetime opportunity

Vincent Kompany

“I think everybody in the blue side of Manchester knows it's a once in a lifetime opportunity," he said.

"But steady, we've one more game before United, which will be difficult, and then we see.

“I’m sure it won't be handed to us.

Manchester City star David Silva celebrates scoring against StokeGETTY

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"It's that time of year where you feel every win takes you one step close to your goal.

"The manager said it before the game, we'll look to keep this standard until end of season and hopefully into next season as well.”

City are back in action on Saturday away to Everton (5.30pm).

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