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​Chelsea boss Sarri: Juventus & Man City are main Champions League contenders

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri believes there are only two teams that are serious contenders for the UEFA Champions League this season.

Sarri has enjoyed a great start to life as Chelsea boss, taking his side to a joint top position with Manchester City and Liverpool.

He will be hoping to compete in the Champions League with the Blues next season.

And he picked out his two teams to watch in this season's competition.

"This season, there are two candidates to win the Champions League," he told Corriere dello Sport.

"Juve and Manchester City.

"I always thought Pep Guardiola's side was mature enough for the final step on the European stage.

"But then we'll have to see how the Spanish clubs are doing in March.

"Things change quickly in the Champions League."

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