Liverpool legend Graeme Souness is convinced of an improved Manchester United campaign this season.

Souness sees United as Manchester City's nearest challengers ahead of the likes of Chelsea.

"It's very hard to retain the Premier League," he said. "City have quality in every position, they have the ability to go out and outspend every opposition - but Manchester United will not be happy that City are getting all the plaudits in winning the trophy. They'll be bang at it.

"Liverpool will be stronger next year, and that makes them dangerous when you think of the firepower they have, and if Chelsea can get a proper centre-forward in I think they will be too, so long as they keep Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard.

"If Tottenham can invest and get a couple of genuine performers at the highest level, they will be a real danger. I couldn't pick one team because I know City will be chased and harried, more than they were last year, if that's possible. But if you were asking me the team to beat, I'd still say it will be them."