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John Barnes believes that The race for the Premier League title is between Liverpool and Manchester City, but he thinks three other teams could get their hands on the trophy.
Defending champions Liverpool will travel to Etihand on Sunday to face City as they seek to return to the top of the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds fell to second place on Friday night as Southampton’s 2-0 win over Newcastle propelled them to the top of the pile.
But Barnes doesn’t see Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side as serious contenders.
Nor does he see the revitalized Tottenham Hotspur of José Mourinho, who could finish the weekend at the top of the table, as a team that could win the League.
Rather, he believes that only Chelsea, Arsenal and Leicester could surpass Liverpool and City.
‘They are the closest challenger and have a game in hand where they can come close with a win.
‘[Gabriel] Jesus is back, which is huge for them because without Jesus or [Sergio] Aguero City plays fantastic football but without that killer instinct, which will now be back with Jesus, if one of them stays fit, City will be Liverpool’s closest rival.
“Chelsea, Arsenal and Leicester could also be a challenge, but Liverpool’s closest rivals are Manchester City.”
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