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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits bitter rivals Manchester City are ahead of his United side by a 'fair distance' as he prepares for huge derby against the runaway leaders at the Etihad... but boss refuses to criticise Pep Guardiola for spending big

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Manchester United face a huge battle to catch rivals City and challenge for the title in the future.

The Red Devils go into Sunday's Manchester derby 14 points behind Pep Guardiola's side, who have won 21 games in all competitions and sit top of the Premier League.

And Solskjaer says the runaway leaders are a 'fair distance' ahead of his players after showing their quality since the turn of the year.

'Our focus is just on this one game, not where we could end up.