Stuart Pearce says Liverpool are a certainty to win this season's Premier League title.

The Reds' lead at the top was reduced to six points after Sunday's draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.

But former Manchester City manager Pearce is adamant Liverpool will be crowned champions in May.

"I think Liverpool will win the Premier League comfortably this year," Pearce told talkSPORT.

"I'm not sure they'll go unbeaten, but I can't see them losing more than two games. They're still clear favourites.

"Those could be against Manchester City, potentially, but if you go into the game against your nearest rivals with a six-point buffer, it will put real pressure on Man City to come out and play.

"That might just suit Liverpool."