Jurgen Klopp does not expect Manchester City to take it easy after reclaiming their Premier League crown, and predicts an even tougher title race next season.
City are on the cusp of reclaiming the title that they lost last season to Liverpool and, ironically, the Merseyside outfit could help them secure the trophy this weekend.
Following the Blues' victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, should Liverpool defeat fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday then they will be crowned champions.
Liverpool have struggled with their first-ever Premier League title defence this year, with several costly injuries derailing their season to the point that they may even fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Klopp doesn't expect things to get any easier against a relentless City, either.
“It always becomes harder because Manchester City never stop. That’s clear. They didn’t stop and they’ll not stop,” Klopp said.
“Two years in a row they had us on their necks. OK, for one year we were ahead of them, but we never expected that to happen for the next 10 years in a row.”
With United and Chelsea, among other sides, improving this season, the German also expects more teams to be involved in next year's title race.
“Now Manchester United are coming up. Chelsea are obviously in a brilliant place, a top squad ... you can see they’re really good so it’ll not get easier,” he added.
“There will be other teams for sure. Like Leicester City — brilliant manager and a top squad dealing with different situations.
“Nobody should write off Tottenham Hotspur or Arsenal. Obviously West Ham United are now flying. How can it be easier? The good thing about Manchester City is that you only meet them twice a season.”
