Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester United are still in the running for the Premier League title this season, despite their inconsistent start to the campaign.

Speaking ahead of the big game against United on Sunday, Guardiola said: "Manchester United is always a candidate for the Premier League title. If you ask me this question with nine rounds of the season left, I can make a (more accurate) choice. But it's only October and a lot can happen in the near future."

The City manager praised United's ability, saying: "United only need 10 or 15 minutes to turn the game around. We are no strangers to United's ability, they have been performing well for years."