Manchester City Are Title Favourites - Martin Demichelis

Martin Demichelis has backed Manchester City to bounce back from a lacklustre 2014-15 season by winning the Premier League title.

Manchester City are favourites to reclaim the Premier League title this season, according to centre-back Martin Demichelis. City celebrated Manuel Pellegrini's first season as manager with a double of the Premier League and League Cup in the 2013-14 campaign.

They failed to match the same standard last term and finished eight points adrift of Chelsea but, speaking ahead of their league opener at West Brom on Monday, Demichelis is confident of returning to the top of the pile.

Aguero, Zabeleta & Co To Get Extended Holiday

Sergio Aguero and the rest of Manchester City's South American contingent will miss the start of the season, says Manuel Pellegrini.

Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Fernandinho are yet to link up with the City squad after being afforded an extended holiday following their Copa America exploits with Argentina and Brazil.

Pellegrini wants to give his squad ample time to prepare ahead of the August 8 kick-off, with City travelling to West Brom before hosting Chelsea, and will not rush back latecomers.