Rodwell dreams of unlikely title

MANCHESTER City return to their faltering title chase this weekend knowing Manchester United and Chelsea could further damage their chances.

The champions play Chelsea on Sunday - the day after leaders United travel to bottom side QPR in the hope of gaining a 15–point advantage.

Manager Roberto Mancini has suggested the team’s hopes could be revived if City can halve the deficit before the Manchester derby on April 8 - but any increase in the gap could be final.

City restored some confidence after their loss against struggling Southampton a fortnight ago by

hammering Leeds in the FA Cup last weekend. The competition now represents their best chance of silverware.

"It was great to bounce back after Southampton. We were all disappointed then, but we turned it around in good style,” said midfielder Jack Rodwell, reflecting on the 4–0 demolition of Leeds.

“I have grown up watching the FA Cup and wanting to win it. It's probably our best chance of a trophy this season, but you never say never."