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Sunday sport: Man City hope to close gap on Arsenal; England face Italy in Six Nations

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Manchester City can close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to three points if they beat Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium today.

Kick-off is at 4.30pm. That match is preceded by the meeting of Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road from 2pm. Leeds lie just a point above the drop zone, with United third in the table.

Elsewhere, Rangers host Partick Thistle in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup. Kick off at Ibrox is at 4. Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has praised the replacements in the panel after yesterday's 32-19 win over France in the Six Nations Championship.

Andy Farrell has had to deal with many injuries, but it didn't stop Ireland from running in four tries at the Aviva Stadium.

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