Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has revealed which team he believes is most likely to challenge his former club for the Premier League title this season.
Arne Slot's team kicked off their defence of the title with a 4-2 victory at home to Bournemouth on Friday night.
Carragher feels that although Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be determined to bounce back having finished third last season, it is questionable whether City's squad is good enough to win the league.
Instead, Carragher believes that Arsenal, who have finished second in each of the last three seasons, will again be City's closest challengers.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher said: 'I'd probably say Arsenal as a whole, as a club, as a team, but I've just got Pep Guardiola in the back of my mind. He just doesn't not win. When he doesn't win a league title, I don't think he's gone two years without winning a league title. He's such a special manager, you think is he going to conjure something up?
'I'm also thinking is this City squad good enough to go and win the league right now? The squad he had last season he couldn't find something to fix it and we always expect him to do that, so I'd probably just edge for Arsenal'.
Liverpool finished ten points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table last season.
However, the Gunners have strengthened considerably this summer, bringing in Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
City have also been heavily active in the transfer market, with Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Sverre Nypan and James Trafford amongst those to join the club.
Liverpool opened the scoring against Bournemouth through a new signing of their own, with Hugo Ekitike finding the net.
Cody Gakpo then added another goal for Liverpool just after half time but Bournemouth pulled level in the second half as Antoine Semenyo scored a brace.
Liverpool still managed to prevail with Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah getting on the scoresheet.
Arsenal will face the first test of their title credentials when they take on Manchester United away on Sunday in an intriguing clash.
City get their campaign underway when they face Wolves away on Saturday evening.
izacksen
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Cry cuz of who ? No team in the league is better than City now.
son cry more liverpool is the best team in England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
izacksen
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Cry cuz of who ? No team in the league is better than City now.
๐ on cheating or
D-Maestreo
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cry more son nyo
Cry cuz of who ? No team in the league is better than City now.
D-Maestreo
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you need serious attention bro
See City in action right ? CITY CHAMPIONS ! We will be there no matter what !!
D-Maestreo
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Next joke pls
See City in action right ? CITY CHAMPIONS ! We will be there no matter what !
zunaprsty
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Lipool struggle to clinch a win
zunaprsty
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We united are competing as underdogs
emeziekingsley
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thats a tournaments whith 32 club's different Continent bro where was Liverpool when Chelsea was winning CWC sheeerr๐คซ๐๐๐
Chelsea were nominated because uefa started it in 2021 Chelsea won the club world cup, of not they wouldn't have been among
fetceimoz
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And Arsenal will be relegated to championship
God bless you ๐ crazy Arsenal fan
Momdeortuy
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no problem bro
thats a tournaments whith 32 club's different Continent bro where was Liverpool when Chelsea was winning CWC sheeerr๐คซ๐๐๐
Loodklmotz
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arsenal will be on top this season
ChrisManodas
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Chelsea fans try to understand that league is a marathon race, it's different from club world you guys played only 7 matches and started boasting around,
you almost throw away 2 goals leed yesterday, you guys where lucky to get that 2 late goals, let's watch and see this if Liverpool will retain the league
Jeacotyz
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Liverpool will finish bottom of table this season, screenshot this.
And Arsenal will be relegated to championship
Nacadklnuz
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carragher Zola coming
zikbdkloty
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Asernal player's name... You can't win a league with such a complicated list of name...๐๐๐๐๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ The fear of winning a trophy is called Asernalphobia๐๐
malablata
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Liverpool will finish bottom of table this season, screenshot this.
kahacdouyz
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if Liverpool lose to PSG and Chelsea best PSG , does it means Chelsea are better than Liverpool or PSG? my friend I think you don't know football
your logic is useless. because for PSG to win ucl thy didn't play 38 games.
emeziekingsley
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Liverpool lost to PSG..kkkkkkk
if Liverpool lose to PSG and Chelsea best PSG , does it means Chelsea are better than Liverpool or PSG? my friend I think you don't know football
emeziekingsley
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don't worry after the end of season I will get back to you. blue ๐๐ต is the color
no problem bro
aniko88
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Chelsea fans try to understand that league is a marathon race, it's different from club world you guys played only 7 matches and started boasting around,
don't worry after the end of season I will get back to you. blue ๐๐ต is the color
kahacdouyz
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Chelsea fans try to understand that league is a marathon race, it's different from club world you guys played only 7 matches and started boasting around,
Liverpool lost to PSG..kkkkkkk
kahacdouyz
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Liverpool needs to challenge Chelsea. otherwise, Chelsea will be on top.
my-blood-is-red
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Jamie hold on you are not even an octopus to predict football, this is a beautiful game so please my man take a break, Liverpool can't win the league we all know is your club, yesterday shows you what is going to happen to Liverpool this season
So what is going to happen to Chelsea
emeziekingsley
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Chelsea fans try to understand that league is a marathon race, it's different from club world you guys played only 7 matches and started boasting around,
doueklops
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Jannie Carragher is completely afraid of Chelsea yeah and is jealous of Chelsea what he couldn't win as a footballer all through his life Chelsea small boys have achieved it so he's been Petty and jealous
Vieaeklmtz
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I'm not yet convince about Liverpool display last night,the likes of Frimpomp,Witz,kerkez they were struggling and in terms of Liverpool midefield and defenders were all not good enough it's just Bournemouth were lacking defensively they could not defend well especially goal number 3
Don't judge a Man in the first round, Relax
motabeikot
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They are all afraid of Chelsea and Man City. The only thing they can try is the mind games. Haha well done but it's not enough. Chelsea or Manchester City will surprise you.
vimbmnpsu
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Chelsea will be the team to consider to challenge all the team in the world now unpredictable
Yowale520
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Dis carragher guy will one day be kidnapped to Africa where will lock him up in d zoo with animals bcos that is where he is supposed to be. the guy is mentally unbalanced and talks anyhow.
Are you sure youโre mentally balanced yourself with what you just said? Donโt people have rights to feel and think differently?
Seal2314
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Mumu because you narrowly win right
jeaadkmnuy
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no jamie u forgot Chelsea
fatbikorst
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He is thinking in his mind that he has achieved something in football but the reality is that even amateur players of 4th fifth division player is 1000 times better than thus shit young age. Zero and worst ever player in the world who ever played football
fatbikorst
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shut ur ssss
Voybcknz
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I'm not yet convince about Liverpool display last night,the likes of Frimpomp,Witz,kerkez they were struggling and in terms of Liverpool midefield and defenders were all not good enough it's just Bournemouth were lacking defensively they could not defend well especially goal number 3
It's really good that Liverpool took their chances because bournmouth are a very uncomfortable team to play against.
sammyluv84
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Dis carragher guy will one day be kidnapped to Africa where will lock him up in d zoo with animals bcos that is where he is supposed to be. the guy is mentally unbalanced and talks anyhow.
Loeekmpsty
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you are idiot
๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
Kopaeiklnz
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one good thing is at the beginning of the season no one sees Liverpool as tittle contenders it's normal. we are used to it and we love it that way
Wopdimnoty
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someone should shut Jamie carragher up
Ladcioprsz
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Sorry to burst your bubble Jamie, but Liverpool are not winning the league, they won't even finish 2nd place. 1. City 2. Chelsea 3. Liverpool 4. Arsenal 5. Spurs 6. Newcastle 7. Man United We will be there no matter what ! ๐ฏ
Next joke pls
Fuzcinpz
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like your dady
like your mum
seuacdemnu
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I'm not yet convince about Liverpool display last night,the likes of Frimpomp,Witz,kerkez they were struggling and in terms of Liverpool midefield and defenders were all not good enough it's just Bournemouth were lacking defensively they could not defend well especially goal number 3
even the first goal too
kisadknst
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man city have a scary squad.. not sure why no one is real considering then
what scary squad?... their time is up and the baton has been passed on.
kisadknst
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Sorry to burst your bubble Jamie, but Liverpool are not winning the league, they won't even finish 2nd place. 1. City 2. Chelsea 3. Liverpool 4. Arsenal 5. Spurs 6. Newcastle 7. Man United We will be there no matter what ! ๐ฏ
you need serious attention bro
votklmos
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Jamie hold on you are not even an octopus to predict football, this is a beautiful game so please my man take a break, Liverpool can't win the league we all know is your club, yesterday shows you what is going to happen to Liverpool this season
seobckmnoz
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don't mind him his getting paid for his nonsense so let him work ๐๐๐ the most useless player to ever featured for Liverpool
Cusadklpy
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I'm not yet convince about Liverpool display last night,the likes of Frimpomp,Witz,kerkez they were struggling and in terms of Liverpool midefield and defenders were all not good enough it's just Bournemouth were lacking defensively they could not defend well especially goal number 3
jiobdmpru
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Chelsea and Man U are not gonna challenge Liverpool?
Am Liverpool fan, it's his opinion, it might not be the reality, because it is football.We most crucified people when their opinion doesn't goes our way.If all opinion are the same, it won't be a game
izacksen
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Sorry to burst your bubble Jamie, but Liverpool are not winning the league, they won't even finish 2nd place. 1. City 2. Chelsea 3. Liverpool 4. Arsenal 5. Spurs 6. Newcastle 7. Man United We will be there no matter what ! ๐ฏ
cry more son nyo
izacksen
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You're mad man
like your sperm
izacksen
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you are idiot
like your dady