Liverpool and Manchester City are still involved in a two-horse race for the Premier League title despite the emergence of Chelsea and Leicester City, according to Jason McAteer.
The Reds opened up an eight-point lead at the summit after beating City at Anfield 3-1 last Sunday, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side languishing in fourth spot.
Leicester have risen to second in the standings on goal difference ahead of Chelsea, with both sides defying pre-season expectations to emerge as genuine top-four contenders
Some fans and experts have even suggested that the high-flying pair could end up fighting for the Premier League crown, but McAteer is not convinced they have the staying power.
The ex-Liverpool midfielder praised Frank Lampard and Brendan Rodgers for the jobs they are doing at Stamford Bridge and the King Power Stadium, but thinks City will bounce back from last week’s setback to challenge his old club again.
McAteer told the Racing Post: “What Brendan…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
