Brendan Rodgers: Premier League title is Man City's to lose
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League this season, despite guiding his side to the top of the table with a 3-1 over Cardiff.
The Reds lead City by one point ahead of their Boxing Day trip to Etihad Stadium but could be overtaken if Arsenal beat Chelsea on Monday.
Rodgers said: "I still believe the title is Manchester City's to lose.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez is the first player in Premier League history to have scored as many as 19 goals in a side's opening 17 games
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"They have the strongest squad. The resources they have are incredible."
Arsenal need to win on Monday to reclaim top spot. A Chelsea victory would put them level on points with Liverpool, although they have a far inferior goal difference to their Anfield rivals.