Roberto Mancini Says Manchester United Will Win Title Even If City Win the Derby

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says his side have "no chance to win" the Premier League title despite closing the gap with Manchester United on Sunday.

City moved within three points of the Red Devils at the top of the table following their 2-0 win at Wolverhampton. United dropped points with a 4-4 draw against Everton.

But Mancini took a doggedly pessimistic approach to his team's chances.

When asked after Sunday's match who were favorites for the title, Mancini said, "United always... United is in the top. They have three points more."

He later added, "We don't have no chance to win."

The City manager maintained United would win the title even if his team won next week's Manchester derby.

Mancini cited the post-derby schedule for both teams, saying that City's remaining games away at Newcastle and home against QPR would prove much more difficult than United's season-ending matches at home against Swansea and away to Sunderland.

While the Italian may still be discounting his team's chances, others are placing much more importance on the upcoming clash between the Manchester clubs.

After his side's Sunday draw, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said the game against City will be "the most important derby game in [his time at United]."

Manchester City host their neighbors at the Etihad on Monday, April 30th.