Samir Nasri says it's a 'miracle' Manchester City are still challenging for the title

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Samir Nasri claims it's a 'miracle' Manchester City are still in the Premier League title race. Manuel Pellegrini's side travel to Everton on Sunday - a place they have a notoriously bad record at - hoping to close the gap on leaders Liverpool. City have a game in hand against Aston Villa in midweek, but Nasri is just surprised they're challenging at all.

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