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Jermaine Jenas, former Tottenham midfielder (Photo: BT Sport)
Jermaine Jenas is tipping Liverpool FC to retain their Premier League title this season and says he is “surprised” that more people are not supporting the Reds to lift the trophy again this season.
The Reds are preparing to embark on the defense of the Premier League title this weekend when they take on newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Liverpool FC were the best team in the Premier League last season, as they won the title with seven games to play and finished 18 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
Attention will now turn to whether the Merseyside team has what it takes to defend their title this season.
The Reds have only made one signing so far this summer, signing left-back Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiakos, but they have until the transfer window closes on October 5 to further strengthen their squad for the new season.
The former Tottenham Jenas midfielder is backing Liverpool FC to win the title once again, with Manchester City in second place in the table.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Jenas said: “I’m surprised so many people don’t see Liverpool winning again.
“I know their results fell at the end of the season, but you have to remember that they had won the title so early and then they had to get to the end of the season without crowds.
“Even under normal circumstances, it would be a struggle to maintain its intensity.
“So I don’t think Klopp is letting his standards go down now. Why would you build something and then give it away?
“I can’t find a reason why anyone ends up above them – I hope Liverpool continue to build an era of dominance.”
Liverpool FC will face Chelsea FC, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton in their next four Premier League games after their clash with Leeds this weekend.
The Reds also look forward to fighting for the Champions League and national cup titles as they look to continue their good form with Jurgen Klopp.
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