Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew doesn't believe the "top clubs" will allow Manchester City to dominate the Premier League.

City were far too good for Newcastle yesterday as they went a step closer to winning the title.

Pardew said: "Chelsea under Mourinho looked like they were going to roar forever, but they didn't.

"It just sets a marker down for everybody else now to improve and try to match them.

"It will be very, very difficult for a club like us, but for the top clubs, it's a big challenge now if they win the title."