Manchester City legend Yaya Toure believes his former club will have to win 'all their games' for the remainder of the season to beat Liverpool to another Premier League title.
The Blues on Sunday re-opened a six-point gap at the top of the table thanks to 4-1 demolition of local rivals Manchester United. Braces from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez strengthened City's grip on the title after Liverpool had narrowly beaten West Ham the night before.
As shown in the intense title race of 2018/19, both teams are capable of going on long runs without dropping points - leaving room for little error. Despite City's incredible winning streak - 13 victories in 14 - between October and February, Jurgen Klopp's side are still hot on their heels.
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Speaking to Premier League productions in the wake of City's derby success, Toure was analysing the title race and has made his predictions for the much-anticipated run-in. “Liverpool are doing very, very well," he said.
"I saw the game against West Ham, they have been lucky in certain times. But they are impressive. A good, good team.
"I think Man City need to win all their games, if possible because I don’t see Liverpool dropping points if I am honest. Chelsea are really far. But Liverpool are a big threat, for me."
After over eight years at the Etihad Stadium, in which time he made 230 appearances and won seven major trophies, Toure knows what it takes to win the top prizes. Going on to discuss the footballing rivalry between the two clubs, the Ivorian has stressed how enthralling it has been for the neutral.
“It’s just brilliant for the fans," he continued. "Brilliant for the public and the people, who enjoy football. Liverpool and Man City have been battling themselves for years and years now. It’s nice to see. That’s why people love the Premier League.”
Up next in the Premier League, Manchester City travel to face Crystal Palace on Monday night - a side who beat them 2-0 at the Etihad earlier in the season. Whereas Liverpool take a trip down south to face Brighton in Saturday's early kick-off.
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