Three away games are difficult: Rio Ferdinand picks team to win PL title

Rio Ferdinand has backed Manchester City to retain the Premier League title this season.

The defending champions made light work of Aston Villa on Wednesday night, winning 4-1 thanks to a marvelous hat-trick from Phil Foden.

The win moved City to 67 points, just one behind Arsenal, and level with Liverpool who have a game in hand.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said:

“On paper, I think Man City have got the easier run-in and experience is going to play a big part.

"Liverpool have three away games against teams that you wouldn’t say are big teams [Fulham, Everton, and West Ham] but three away games [in a row] are difficult.

"Aston Villa away as well and Manchester United away at the weekend.“

Arsenal have the toughest run-in and for Man City… I’ve said this from the beginning of the season and I’ll continue to say this now, they are favourites."