With victory over the defending champions the Blues, the Citizens are now getting closer to winning the title.
Manchester City away with 18 points advantage after beating Chelsea 1-0 at Etihad Stadium on Sunday night GMT.
City's single goal victory scored by Portugal striker Bernardo Silva in the 46th minute utilizing feedback David Silva.
Sky Blues are currently comfortable at the top of the standings with 78 points from 29 matches, while second place Liverpool occupies 60 points.
Manchester United can go back into runners-up position if they can beat Crystal Palace tomorrow morning WIB, with them currently in the 3rd position with 59 points.
With the calculations if Manchester United fail to win tomorrow, this means Manchester City need only three more wins to be able to ensure the title.
If they can win three consecutive wins in their next three games, Pep Guardiola's men can win against Everton at Goodison Park later this month.
It just so happens that the next three games for Manchester City are not so difficult, with them in a row against Stoke City, Brighton and Everton.
And with them wanting to be able to focus immediately in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola certainly interested to immediately lock the Premier League title in order to rest key players in the rest of this season.
But if United win over Crystal Palace tomorrow, it can be a good news for Manchester City because they have a chance to celebrate the title in front of their rivals.
If United win, the margin points will be 16 points. This means with 9 games remaining, City need to win 4 times to be a champion.
If Manchester City can pick up three consecutive wins in the remaining three matches this month, they will have a chance of picking up their fourth win while celebrating their title at Etihad Stadium in United's counter derby on April 7, 2018.
Of course it is with the calculation that United also won in their remaining games before the derby at the beginning of next month.
While the two closest rivals City, Manchester United and Liverpool must fight each other in the next week, so this could greatly affect the time period for The Citizens could lock the Premier league title.
