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Found January 20, 2012 on Soccerlens: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Manchester City Enjoying Home Comforts In Title Race - originally posted on Soccerlens.comCastrol EDGE analysis shows that Manchester City’s strength at the Etihad Stadium has been central to their challenge for the Premier League title. Roberto Mancini’s side have won each of their last 15 home league games, a home winning streak only bettered once in Premier League history, by none other than their Manchester rivals United. Interestingly, it was the Citizens who ended the Red Devils’ record-breaking run in that memorable 6-1 victory back in October. Longest streaks of home wins in the PL Date of last win Team Games 01-Oct-11 Manchester United 19 03-Jan-12 Manchester City* 15 03-Feb-96 Newcastle United 14 26-Nov-05 Arsenal 13 11-Apr-94 Blackburn Rovers 13 31-Dec-05 Chelsea 13 Fellow title-rivals Tottenham will have to be at their very best if they are to halt City’s success in Manchester on Sunday. From Soccerlens.com - Football News
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