Rio Ferdinand believes Liverpool are a stronger bet than Manchester City to win the UEFA Champions League this season.
The Reds continued the perfect start to the 2020/21 campaign with a 2-0 win over FC Midtjylland on Tuesday night.
Goals from Diogo Jota and a late Mohamed Salah made it six points from six in Group D despite an uncomfortable evening at Anfield.
Having crashed out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid in the first knockout round last season, Jurgen Klopp's side are determined to reach the latter stages of the competition this term.
The Reds reached back-to-back finals in 2018 and 2019, lifting the trophy against Tottenham Hotspur in the latter and have a unique history in Europe.
Despite the absence of Virgil van Dijk, Ferdinand believes Liverpool are amongst the favourites to win the competition, alongside current holders Bayern Munich, and ahead of Manchester City and Manchester United.
"I don't think so. I don't think you (Gary Lineker) are right there," he told BT Sport.
"I want to see exciting football and when City are flying they are exciting to watch. Whether they are going to have enough to get over the line with the quality and consistency of Bayern Munich and Liverpool I still feel are a stronger outfit, I probably put City around the third or fourth choice for me.
"I don't think Manchester United are one of the teams we could put as favourites. I think they will do well to get out of the group. Consistency is the key for United and improving."
