Birmingham City chef Roberto Mancini thought his group had proved a point - however not reignited the concept race - by whipping competitors Manchester United. A superb winner was come off the bench to score by sergio Aguero as City deservedly edged a tight matter 2-1 from the Barclays Premier League leaders at Old Trafford. With United still holding a lead over their neighbors with just eight games outstanding, Mancini hasn't changed his opinion that City's cause as winners is arriving at a conclusion. But having insisted ahead of the game the table wasn't a genuine reflection of the difference between your sides, he was satisfied his staff had proved it. The Italian said: "The champion is finished but because we played better we deserved to get, we played good football. Any risk wasn't taken by us. "We know next year that we can get the title. We did some errors this year but we may do nothing now. The growing season is fully gone. "It is very important we continue to win because we've still another seven activities but it doesn't change anything for future years. "We need certainly to continue to play similar to this for next season. "We have two or three weeks where we can work well, where we can improve our team. "I feel we showed here we can not be 15 points behind." City went ahead when James Milner's deflected strike found the web after Gareth Barry had robbed Ryan Giggs early in the second half. Phil Jones required an equaliser when he headed a van Persie free-kick in off Vincent Kompany but Aguero had 12 minutes to the final expression from time. Even though the subject is all but gone, City celebrated in a manner that suggested the end result meant much. In addition to setting up a marker for next time and restoring some delight, it was the first time the membership had attached back-to-back wins at Old Trafford for 41 years. Mancini said: "This is important for people because we could get second position. "Maybe we have one game at your fingertips and if we get the game against Wigan we get 10 items in the front. Next perhaps we don't have a problem. "This is for the fans because they deserve this victory. After being 15 points behind it absolutely was essential for them." City's attention can now turn with their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday. Playmaker David Silva is doubtful after having off late in the overall game. Mancini said: "I think it is a hamstring injury. Perhaps it's not so bad but I do not think he will get ready for Chelsea. "Chelsea have been in a good moment, they play well and it'll be difficult. "It will be described as a good game, probably, but it will vary. Semi-finals are very different from title games." Missouri
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