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Stewart Downing has named the two clubs he believes will challenge Manchester City and Liverpool for the Premier League title next season.

Man City and Liverpool have enjoyed a fascinating rivalry in recent years, with the Premier League trophy heading to the Etihad or Anfield in five successive seasons.



Pep Guardiola is responsible for four of those title triumphs, with his Manchester City side finishing one point above Liverpool last season to clinch their sixth title since 2012.



Man City and Liverpool pulled well clear of their rivals during the 2021-22 campaign but former England winger Downing believes Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp could face greater competition next season.



'I can see Chelsea being the club to challenge Manchester City and Liverpool next season,' he said ahead of the return of Masters Football, which is available to stream on 360 Sports TV on July 8.

While Chelsea and Tottenham finished in the top four last season, they have work to do to make up ground on Manchester City and Liverpool.

'We want to stay in the race and Liverpool and Man City do everything to make their squads bigger and they set the standard so high.


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