Jamie Carragher has said he expects Manchester City to edge out Liverpool in this season’s Premier League title race.
Jurgen Klopp’s side finished second last season, one point behind City, despite losing only once.
Carragher expects Liverpool to push Man City all the way again this season but cannot see the Reds winning the Premier League.
He also revealed in a column for the Daily Telegraph, that he is backing north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League in third and fourth respectively.
Carragher wrote: “Premier League – Manchester City: They are so strong and with Pep Guardiola at the helm there will no let up.
“Top four – Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal. Liverpool will be the closest challengers again, but keeping Mauricio Pochettino was crucial for Spurs. Arsenal will improve with their new signings.
“FA Cup – Liverpool. Klopp has a miserable record in this competition but he knows this is a great opportunity for more silverware.
“League Cup – Tottenham Hotspur. Pochettino is still waiting for his first trophy, despite doing an exceptional job. He should target any silverware he get his hands on.
“Champions League – Manchester City. It is Guardiola’s obsession and they have been beaten by English rivals in the last two years. They are the best team in the competition.”
