Mancini's team had led the table for five months before their winless three-match run

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Mancini's team had led the table for five months before their winless three-match run

Ian Kington

Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini has said rivals Manchester United will still be favourites for the Premier League title, even if City win the derby at Eastlands on April 30.