This archive report was first published on 2 September 2019.
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has weighed in on the Premier League title race, predicting that Liverpool and Manchester City will be the only two teams to challenge for the title this season.
Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports, Mourinho noted that the league is set for another intense battle between Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Manchester City, the reigning champions, are currently second in the standings with 10 points, having not lost a match so far this season. Liverpool, on the other hand, have won their first four games to top the Premier League standings.
Earlier this season, Liverpool maintained their 100% record in the 2019-20 campaign after defeating Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor.
With the season still in its early stages, Mourinho believes that only Liverpool and Manchester City have the quality and consistency to challenge for the title.
"Just three or four weeks later, we understand clearly that Liverpool and Man City are going to finish first and second, or second and first," Mourinho said.
"Can Tottenham or Arsenal be there? They push for it," he added.
