Guardiola names two surprise packages, omits one ‘contender’

Matt Stead
during the Pro Am for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 23, 2018 in Virginia Water, England.

Pep Guardiola has discussed Manchester City’s defence of their Premier League title.

City sauntered to the top-flight crown in emphatic fashion last season, breaking a number of records on their way.

But they have seen the likes of Liverpool strengthen considerably this summer – although the same cannot be said of Manchester United.

Guardiola believes “all the contenders will be stronger”, but neglected to mention Chelsea in his rundown.

“Liverpool are contenders to win the title, we are one,” he said. “Always they are a contender. They will be in the future with their history.

“All the contenders – United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham – will be stronger.”

The Spaniard has also tipped two mid-table clubs to make an impact.

“Other teams too. Everton took a good manager, West Ham with Manuel,” he said.

“Always the expectation is high, we want to do really well and continue what we started two seasons ago. We are going to see. Nobody knows what will happen this season, nobody.”

 

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