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REIGNING champions Manchester City continued their league pursuit of rivals Manchester United by easing to a fourth successive win, at the expense of Fulham.

David Silva grabbed both goals, the first inside two minutes, the second a sublime chip in a 2–0 victory over the Cottagers at the Etihad Stadium.

City have recovered their poise since losing to United and Sunderland in December and are determined not to give up their crown without a fight. They are now within five points after United’s weekend draw against Tottenham.

Striker Edin Dzeko said: “We have to just keep doing what we’re doing. I think Manchester United will drop points sooner or later but we just need to keep winning and keep the pressure on them.”

City were the dominant team and although Fulham frustrated them at times in the 67 minutes between Silva’s strikes, they could have won by a greater margin.

Dzeko, City’s top scorer with 11 goals in all competitions this season, said: “David took his goals really well and he is disappointed he didn’t maybe get a third, but I’m really pleased for him and that the team won.”