Micah Richards says an injury to either Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino could cost Liverpool the Premier League title.

The Reds are eight points of Manchester City at the Premier League summit heading into the international break.

Pep Guardiola's side have been unlucky with injuries in recent weeks, and former City defender Richards warns those same problems could impact Jurgen Klopp sometime this season.

"They only thing I fear for Liverpool is if they pick up a couple of injuries," Richards told Radio 5 Live.

"Man City are a bit short in the defensive area at the moment but as a contrast if Liverpool lost Sadio Mane or Roberto Firmino they would just not be the same team," Richards added.

"Over the course of the season, I think City will get stronger.

"During the last 10 games there is so much pressure to perform and people make mistakes.

"If City are in touching distance by seven or eight points come February and March, I think it would be a good ride towards the end of the season."