Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says they're capable of ending Manchester City's title hopes.

Pardew has waded into Manchester's mind-games squabble by warning City fans that beating United in their derby clash next month will not necessarily land their team the title.

"People talk about City playing Manchester United as being a title decider, but they've got a tough game after because they've got to come to our place. As much as the United game could be a title decider, that game with us could, too," said the Newcastle United manager.

"On any given day, with our best team, we're as good as the top teams, especially at home. Away you need to have that experience of a few campaigns. Our form suggests that. We're fighting to find the formula to win away, but not at home."