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Michael Owen: Chelsea will be favourites for the title if they do this against Man City
MICHAEL OWEN is backing Manchester City to come out on top against Chelsea tomorrow (12.30pm).
Manchester City vs Chelsea - Premier League match preview
Chelsea are on a run of seven consecutive as they sit top of the Premier League table, starting from the beginning of October.
While Manchester City are unbeaten at the Etihad this season - and Owen believes Pep Guardiola's side are more than capable of ending Chelsea's winning streak.
Michael Owen backs Manchester City to beat Chelsea
But Owen believes Chelsea will be clear favourites for the title should Antonio Conte's men leave the north west with all three points.
"What a fantastic start to the weekend," the former Manchester United and Liverpool striker told BetVictor.
Antonio Conte's Chelsea are on a run of seven Premier League wins
Manchester City are undefeated at home under Pep Guardiola
"Chelsea go into the game top of the table and if they are still there on Sunday evening you would have to say they ought to be clear favourites for the title.
"That said this is the acid test and I think City will shade what promises to be a titanic battle."
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