Phil answered: I realise only a fool would write off Manchester City's title chances but I'm going to do exactly that right now. I just think a gap of 12 points, having played a game more than leaders Liverpool, is too much for even City to make up.

Nottingham Forest has demonstrated its unlikely Premier League title credentials by holding Liverpool to a 1-1 draw that backed up its win over the leaders earlier in the season.

After just one league win in nine games during November and December, it looked like Manchester City's hopes of winning a fifth Premier League title were over. But an imperious 6-0 win away to Ipswich Town on Sunday showed what Pep Guardiola's side are still capable of.