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EPL: Man City close on United after West Ham stroll

Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure (2R) turns away from West Ham United's Senegalese midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on April 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO

Manchester City climbed to within one point of third-placed neighbours United with a comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham United on Sunday to end a difficult week on a high.

James Collins's freak own goal and Sergio Aguero's 20th league strike of the season secured a routine win and the only surprise was that City failed to add to their lead after the Argentine's 36th-minute effort.

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