Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes Manchester City could have the title wrapped up by Christmas.

City, after thrashing Stoke City 7-2, are now clear at the top of the table following Manchester United's draw with Liverpool.

Cascarino told talkSPORT: “I would have City 10 points clear of everyone at the end of the season," Cascarino told the Weekend Sports Breakfast.

“Personally I think, by the 9th December, when City go to Old Trafford and they get a result, the league will already be done and dusted.

“Look at United's games coming up; Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and City…

“They [United] are going to drop points. And City are going to get a lot of points in that time.

“And I think City are capable of going to Old Trafford and winning the game. But I think they'll have a handy lead by the 9th December."