Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes that the title race is all-but over and Liverpool will claim the Premier League trophy this season.
Manchester City trail the Reds by eight points after eight league fixtures following their defeat to Wolves prior to the international break.
That result has left Jurgen Klopp's side as the odds-on favourite to win their first league title in 30 years, despite 30 games remaining.
City won last season's title with a 14-match winning streak, a run they will need to replicate and maybe even best if they're to retain their trophy once again this term.
However, Liverpool should already have the champagne on ice according to ex-Premier League boss Redknapp, who can't see Pep Guardiola's side making up the eight-point deficit.
He told Mirror Sport : "Liverpool (will be champions). Give them the trophy now. Absolutely, I'm so sure they will win it now. They are eight points clear and playing well.
"If Manchester City were playing great then maybe not - but they have lost two games. They have lost to Wolves at home which everyone thought was an absolute certainty and they got beat at Norwich. Norwich recently got beat 5-1 by Aston Villa at home.
"So they have lost two games that they usually wouldn't. They haven't even played the tough games yet, they have got them to come. I can't see Man City doing it this year."
With Liverpool facing Manchester United on Sunday, City can reduce the gap to five points on Saturday tea-time when host take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The champions have won six of their seven away fixtures this season in all competitions, with their slip-up against Norwich City the only blotch on their record.
