Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is convinced Manchester United's challenge will collapse in the second-half of the season.

After visiting Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United already this term, it does seem the odds are stacked in his side's favour.

"We played at Tottenham, we played against United away, we played against Chelsea away, we played against Liverpool away. At home it won't be easy but it will be better for us," said Mancini.

"In the next two months United have to play Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal away and City. This is important.

"But we know United are a really strong team. We can't think we can win the title without fighting against United. This is impossible."