Patrice Evra says Manchester United's empire will not fall

United, who led by eight points one month ago, trail City on goal difference with one game left.

Evra said: "I know that if we don't win the league then a lot of people will say this is the end of the empire and ask how we will survive.

"But there is a lot of talent at this club."

To win a 20th league title, United need to better City's result against QPR when they face Sunderland on Sunday, or else win by eight more goals than their rivals.

"We've had to deal with a lot through injuries and losing experienced players last summer and it's never easy to find a solution immediately," the French defender added.