Micah Richards says Manchester United will put up a closer chase with Manchester City for the Premier League title next season, also predicting that Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will be in the mix.
The Blues will be gunning for an unprecedented four titles in a row next year, although have the matter of the Treble to compete for this term first.
City won the league by five points this season, with United 14 points behind. The gap last season was 35 points as City pipped Liverpool to the title by a point.
Sky Sports pundits Richards and Jamie Carragher expect Liverpool to come back stronger next campaign after a disappointing fifth-place finish this time around. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola confirms four major City doubts for FA Cup final When asked who will challenge City for the title in the 2023/24 season, Carragher said: “I think Manchester United and Liverpool.