Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp is expecting to see Chelsea and Manchester United among the Premier League title challengers next season.
Chelsea have been impressive since Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard last January.
The Blues have reached both the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League finals and remain on course for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are on course to finish in second position on the Premier League table this term.
"My concern this year is not the gap," Klopp told a pre-match press conference before his side's 4-2 win over Man United on Thursday.
"Last year we had a big gap between us and other teams but we obviously knew that didn't mean we are 20-odd points better than other teams.
"Next year we have to win football games, and City is not the only challenge.
"I think Chelsea looks, I said when Thomas arrived there, and together with Thomas it works out really well.
"If you look at the squad, they can make 11 changes and you think, 'of that's a proper team'. They will go for it next year, definitely. They will not get worse. That's a fact.
"United are in a good way, so it's not about who is far away or whatever. It means you just have to win your own football games and that's possible."
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