Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists that his team's Premier League clash against Liverpool on Sunday will be far from easy.
The Citizens have not won at Anfield since 2003 but their fantastic season so far sees them five points clear at the top of the table after winning 11 of their last 12 league games.
The Blues also won nine successive matches after losing to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League two months ago and they will be looking to recover from another European defeat this time round.
Mancini, however, respects the talent within Kenny Dalglish's side, saying: "Liverpool will be a very hard game on Sunday.
"Liverpool are a strong team. In my opinion they are 12 points under us but I think they have a team that can win the Premier League.
"The Barclays Premier League is difficult, it is long and hard. We have played only 12 games. The squads now at Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are why they can fight for the title."
City may end up facing their ex-striker Craig Bellamy who left for Liverpool in August and Blues boss Mancini is delighted that he has settled in nicely at Anfield.
"I am happy for him. I watched the game against Chelsea and he played very well. If he is happy, I am happy for him."
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