Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards still believes they are Premier League favourites.

Liverpool have a six point lead over City in the league, with the teams facing each other next weekend.

But Richards believes City will prevail when everything is done and dusted.

"I think City will win the Premier League this season," he told Bwin.

"They've made it hard for themselves with the current situation at centre back, but City always do things the hard way.

"I would never back against City because the quality that they've got in the squad can turn a game on its head and the manager knows how to get the best out of every player.

"De Bruyne was a huge miss last season, but now he's fully fit he'll be like a new player and is pivotal in the way City like to play.

"I have to give respect to Liverpool because they are playing really well but if they pick up an injury to one of their key men, then the team loses some balance.

"If Salah, Mane or Firmino gets injured, it would massively impact the way they play and make it difficult for them to maintain that level."