Former Liverpool star Jason McAteer believes that only two teams are involved in the Premier League title race.

McAteer still thinks that Manchester City are the main threat to the Reds' chances of winning their first league title in decades.

City won the league the past two years under Pep Guardiola, but find themselves fourth and nine points behind Liverpool at present.

McAteer appeared to rule out Chelsea and Leicester City from the title race.

He told the Racing Post: "What Brendan Rodgers is doing at Leicester is outstanding and the job Frank Lampard is doing at Chelsea is probably even more impressive.

"I remember speaking to Frank when Chelsea and Liverpool played the Super Cup in Istanbul and you could hear his concerns.

"Where were the goals going to come from? Could Mason Mount do for Chelsea what he had done for Derby? Would he miss Antonio Rudiger? But he and his players have answered all those questions and more.

"I'm a big fan of Frank and think Chelsea can continue to improve but they aren't title contenders this season."