Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen believes Manchester City have to be considered favourites for the Premier League title, despite their poor form away from home.
The two sides will meet on Sunday at The Etihad Stadium, a place where City have won all of their games this season, as eighth take on seventh in an already-crucial Premier League fixture.
With City being so good at home, you would normally think they will stroll to all three points come Sunday, however Spurs have been pretty impressive on their travels so far this season, winning three out of their five away games.
With this in mind, Vertonghen still knows how tough it will be to come away from Manchester with a result.
“It’s really crazy,” Vertonghen told Sky Sports News.
“I think if we’d won against Newcastle, we’d be joint second now – but we’re seventh.
“It’s unbelievable how we play City and United next. It’s very hard this year. (Vincent) Kompany already said it will be the toughest league in years to finish top. We have to be at our best to finish in the top four.”
“City I think is the best team in the league,” he added. “Arsenal are doing very well of course. But especially in home games, City is the team to beat.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
