Wenger piles pressure on title-chasing City

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Manchester City could have the Premier League title within their grasp come Christmas.

City currently sit five points clear at the top of the table, ahead of local rivals Manchester United and with a healthy goal difference to boot.

Wenger believes the Etihad Stadium outfit have bolstered their position with impressive away performances, and says Roberto Mancini may have one hand on the Premier League by the end of the year.

“Man City had some impressive away results, especially at Tottenham and Manchester United,” Wenger said.

“The potential is there, but we will see on a longer period. If they are still there with that difference in December, then you can say it’ll be difficult to catch them.”

However, the Frenchman warns that while no team is unbeatable, the FA Cup holders do possess the stars to carry them through to the end of the season.

“No team has no vulnerability in our league or any other league,” said Wenger. “Man City have quality. They can score goals and be efficient. They are the ones to catch.”

On his own team’s chances of domestic glory, Wenger said a few more victories might put them back in the chase.

“It’s too early to say we can still win the league,” he said.

“But if we win a few more games, why not?”