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Last term, the duo overlooked Liverpool as potential champions of England, backing Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively.

Neville and Carragher also tipped Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to finish in the top six, but they only managed to finish a few places above the relegation zone.

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Carragher said: "What I saw in the Community Shield, I didn't think I'd see on Friday night.

But the way they played [at Man Utd] was typical Arsenal of last season - the name of the game is winning games - it will be interesting over the next few weeks if we see them open up more, create more chances and see how they've evolved from last season.

"I was really impressed with Manchester City and I think it's Manchester City who might be Liverpool's closest challengers," added the former Liverpool defender.

On the race for top four, Carragher said: "I think you have to be very careful about getting carried away about one performance.

Hugo Ekitike scored and assisted during his Liverpool Premier League debut at Anfield(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"Man Utd lost and at no stage in the game did I think Man Utd were going to score a goal.

The Reds Devils legend said: "I've done this now for eight years, and I've always had Man Utd in the top four every year!

Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo made their competitive debuts for Manchester United on Sunday(Image: Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images.)

"It was a late change but with a bit of science… When I watched United against Arsenal, I thought the performance was very good.

And I'm not sure Chelsea are going to find it as easy with the Club World Cup, European games, all the demands of that."

Cole Palmer and Reece James during Chelsea's clash against Crystal Palace(Image: Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Neville backed Leeds, Burnley and Wolves to be relegated, while Carragher tipped Wolves, Sunderland and Burnley to go down.

The former United captain began: "Brentford have been consistent in this league.

"I don't think Burnley will have enough.
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