Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named Chelsea as one of the clubs who could challenge for the Premier League title this season.
The Reds were the runaway champions in the Premier League last season, finishing 19 points ahead of second-placed Man City as they lifted the trophy for the first time.
Liverpool have started the season in the perfect way, picking up two wins from their opening two games, including the 2-0 win against Chelsea last weekend.
They will be looking to continue that start to the season on Monday night when they take on Arsenal.
"The Premier League and these teams with what they do is too much and too good that the season isn't decided before it is started, so it doesn't just work like this,” Klopp said, as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
"People thought Man City would have some struggles at Wolves because Wolves are really good but you watch the game and the first half looked like always but the second half was obviously better and could have got a point if you want so these things.
"Nobody is safe of these kinds of things and so we have to work incredibly hard to sort it out, but the other teams have no influence.
"When we face them we want to beat them, that's all we can do, but, yes often it is an open race.
"Chelsea will be there 100 per cent, United will be there, Arsenal and Tottenham will always be there.
"And there will be tough moments for us from other teams as well and it is about how you react. Can you react the right way.”
Chelsea have been active in the transfer window in order to bridge the gap to Liverpool this season.
Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz have all arrived at the club this summer.
