Manchester United hero Nicky Butt insists the title race is still not over.

Butt is not as downbeat as many United followers, knowing enough of life on Tyneside to be aware what a threat Newcastle could be to City's Premier League dream.

"I am still baffled," he said.

"It is far from over. I still don't think City will win the league.

"I remember playing West Ham in 1995. People said we would tear them apart and win the league.

"But football is not like that. People have pride. City have got two tough games, as have United."