Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp rules out two-horse title race with Man City

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp does not believe this season's Premier League will be another two-horse race between his side and current champions Manchester City. Three of the past four seasons have seen the Reds and City jostle it out for the title, with Pep Guardiola's side coming out on top in 2019 and 2022 by a solitary point, with Liverpool sealing the league crown in 2020.

Despite the pair being overwhelming favourites to once again dominate the division, Klopp thinks it could be a more even fight this term. City have made a perfect start as they look to seal a fifth title in six years, with Guardiola's men recording two wins from two and yet to concede.

As for Liverpool, they looked below-par in a 2-2 draw at Fulham in their opener. They will be looking to pick up maximum points in their first home game of the season against Crystal Palace on Monday night.

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Speaking to Sky Sports, Klopp says his side are constantly trying to be better versions of themselves rather than just keep pace with City.

The German said: "We won against City (in the Community Shield) and everyone was asking 'will (Erling) Haaland score?' It's not so important if he can go to whatever level with Man City, it's more important that we can reach the same level and then go from there like the last few years, and try to improve. And that's what we are working on really.

"I saw a lot of things in the City game where this was obvious for me and which felt really good. I would be happy if it's a two-horse race and that we just have to be concerned about City but I can't see that to be honest. Tottenham look really settled with (Antonio) Conte in there and will be really tough to play against. Arsenal