Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said that he believes Manchester City will win the Premier League.

City currently hold a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with their rivals in second.

Ferdinand is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "United will finish in the top four but I don't think they'll go close to winning the league.

"It hurts me to say it, but I just can't see beyond City at the moment. On current form, I can't see beyond City for the title and they are also our best hope in the Champions League."

The teams meet at Old Trafford on October 25.