Matic hasn’t given up on title fight with City

NEMANJA Matic is adamant that United still have a chance of catching City in the Premier League title race.

The Reds, who have a game in hand, trail Pep Guardiola’s side by 13 points ahead of today’s trip to Chelsea, which comes a week before the third Manchester derby of the season.

The Reds’ record against the Premier League’s Big Six this season is poor, with four goalless draws and two defeats from their six matches so far.

After dropping points to the likes of Everton, West Brom and Sheffield United in recent weeks, Matic knows the Reds are now under pressure to pick up wins in their upcoming games.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the midfielder said that any more dropped points will make it difficult to catch their rivals at the top of the table. He said: “Every game is a final now. We’ve dropped some points where we should win so you go into the big games with more pressure and then you have to win.

“I think the next few weeks are going to be decisive in the title race. We will either be there in the fight, or it’s going to be difficult because if we drop some points in the next few games, then it’s going to be hard to catch Man City. But that’s why we are here. We are positive, we’re going to do our best to win.”

Matic has also warned his teammates about the form of his former club Chelsea.

“I watch them when I have time and they are improving and they will be very dangerous in the next few years,” he said.