Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Manchester United are still a title contender.

City can move to the top of the table with victory against Everton on Wednesday – but Guardiola is adamant the race to be Premier League champions remains wide open.

"Three or four days ago we were already done, the champions were Liverpool," said the City manager. “Now we can be leading.

“We try to be calm. There will be surprises and it will be tough for teams to win every game. Non-contenders have ability to create problems.

“I never said Tottenham is not there. Chelsea... I never said that. United, making this run every single week, they will be there.

“Now we see the table and see the first two or three and we don't look further than that. Chelsea can win games in a row and be a contender.

“There are 39 points to play and nine or 10 behind it's not too much. Everyone is ready to take points."