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Liverpool won the title at a canter in 2024/25, but have been warned next season could be tougher(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard has warned Liverpool that Manchester City will be their biggest rivals for the Premier League title next season – but he doesn’t expect Manchester United to be anywhere near the top.

The Reds will aim to defend their 20th league title in 2025/26 following Arne Slot’s successful debut campaign and Gerrard has named the sides to worry about.

Liverpool finished 10 points clear of Arsenal this season, securing their first title since 2020 with a thumping win over Tottenham on April 27.



“Liverpool will be well aware that City are going to come back, Arsenal are looking stronger again, the likes of Chelsea are building nicely, Newcastle, Villa are coming in behind.

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"Liverpool will be well aware that they're going to be the ones that are hunted now.

But evidence suggests that Liverpool are going to be strong in the transfer market, so Liverpool are the team to catch for sure."

City rallied to finish third in the Premier League, just three points behind Arsenal – who finished second for the third straight year – but saw their title chances evaporate early in the season.

They will undergo the biggest squad overhaul of all Premier League clubs this summer, with Matheus Cunha expected to be the first of many arrivals once his £62.5million deal goes through.

But United will clearly need more time to improve under Amorim before they can compete for the title once again.

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