Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins feels Sir Alex Ferguson will be happy with his team's position.

Wilkins regards United as favourites for the title ahead of Manchester City.

Wilkins told talkSPORT: "I fear for Man City when Toure goes away with the Ivory Coast. I know one player doesn't make a team but he has been so influential for City and his loss could be immense.

"You can never, ever write off Sir Alex Ferguson's United in the second half of the season, when they always come good. None of their first XI are going away to the African Cup of Nations and Sir Alex is in the driving seat."