Manchester City defender Micah Richards feels Manchester United remain title favourites.

He believes fans should remember City are newcomers in the title race.

"In my opinion, United are still favourites. They've been there and done it," Richards told the Mail on Sunday.

"Just because we were clear for so long does not mean we're going to walk the title. In my mind there is no pressure on us because teams like United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have been doing it for so long.

"It's about carrying on doing what we've been doing. We've done well because we feel there's no pressure on us. We just go out and play our football.

"United were favourites at the start of the season and regardless of how we've played, they are still firm favourites.

"We came into the season just trying to build on last time and fighting United, who are current champions. To win the league would be a massive achievement."