Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes it is already a two horse title race.
Carragher played for the Premier League All Stars team in Wednesday night's testimonial for former City skipper Vincent Kompany at the Etihad.
Asked afterwards about the title race, he said: "I think it's a bit early yet. I think we've got to probably wait until Christmas.
"I do feel around about Christmas time Liverpool and City will have a substantial gap and it looks like there's a little bit of a gap at this moment.
"But I still think City are favourites and are the best team in the Premier League at this moment because they won the Premier League and they proved that last season.
"So, I think it's still on Liverpool to overtake City but they're more than capable."
