Manchester City drawing with Southampton has opened the door for Liverpool and Chelsea to continue their own Premier League title charge — but only just.
That's the message from Liverpool great John Barnes, who admits Pep Guardiola and his star-studded team are still overwhelming favourites to win their fourth English crown in five seasons.
Having put together a staggering run of 12 straight wins, City were held by Southampton in their last fixture before the international break, but they still maintain a nine-point advantage over Jurgen Klopp's team.
Chelsea are a point further back while Liverpool — minus AFCON superstars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane — can reduce the deficit to six points if they win their game in hand.
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