Clive Wilson backs Man City to come good in title race

Manchester City are still very much in contention for the Premier League title – according to former defender Clive Wilson.

The Citizens currently sit 12 points behind league leaders Chelsea and are fifth in the table.

But after their 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, Wilson is confident Pep Guardiola’s side will close the gap between now and the end of the campaign.

“I hope City can use the performance against Spurs as a springboard for the rest of the season,” he said.

“The club’s expectations are higher than the current position of fifth and I don’t think anyone expected City to be outside the top four going into February and certainly not 12 points behind Chelsea.

“With the squad City have got I think the gap should be a lot less and I think it will gradually close over the next few months.

“It’s funny the way this season has panned out. City’s run came to an end against Spurs; then Spurs ended Chelsea’s winning run and now City have ended Tottenham’s winning run!”