Following Manchester City's Community Shield win on penalties against Liverpool, the Catalan believes all of the 'big six' are in the mix
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes there are "many contenders" for the Premier League title, including rivals Manchester United.
"I think United with Maguire and the other players they bought, Arsenal as well, Chelsea and Tottenham, they won all of their pre-season so I think there will be many, many contenders this time," he told a news conference on Sunday.
"But I think Liverpool... we were so happy when we realised which team we were going to face for the rest of the season, they are the champions of Europe, that's why I gave a lot of credit to our victory today.
"The way we played, particularly in the first half, and the way we defended, but they are a top-class team. The difference can be one point ahead, one penalty ahead, that is the difference, it's minor.
"Sometimes a call will come on your side, sometimes not, that's why it's good to face them, this is the team we are going to face this season.
"This is how well prepared we have to be until the end to try to win the titles."