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Steven Gerrard has offered his thoughts about next season (Image: PAUL BARKER/AFP via Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard has issued a heads-up to Liverpool, pinpointing Manchester City as their main contenders for the Premier League crown next term — while downplaying Manchester United's chances of being in the mix.

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.

"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 bounced back to secure a third-place finish in the Premier League, ending just three points shy of Arsenal — who for the third consecutive year claimed second place – but saw their championship ambitions diminish early on in the season.

They're facing the most significant squad transformation across all Premier League teams this summer, with Matheus Cunha tipped to lead the influx once his £62.5million transfer is locked in.

However, United need additional time to reach the competitive level under Amorim to vie for the title anew.

"We are not ready to play in the Premier League, be competitive, and to be in the Champions League," he openly acknowledged last month.

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