Manchester City coach David Platt is wary talking up their title prospects after victory over QPR.
Rs boss Neil Warnock described City as "champions-elect".
However, as a former double winner himself, Platt knows the Blues can take nothing for granted.
"Things can change in an instant," he said.
"Five points is not many. The league is starting to take shape. Those teams up at the top, United, Chelsea and Arsenal, are starting to win games on a regular basis.
"Not many of those teams drop points, so we have to keep going."