Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand no longer believes that Manchester City will be Liverpool's nearest title rivals in the Premier League this season.

We are just three matches into the Premier League season but already questions are being asked about a number of teams. City began the season full of optimism after a good transfer window .

However, defeats against Tottenham and Brighton ensure that they sit below rivals United ahead of the first Manchester derby of the season on Sunday. While the Blues have faltered, their rivals have mostly flourished.

Defending champions Liverpool have won three from three, Chelsea are unbeaten as well while Arsenal had a 100 per cent record before visiting Anfield in the last fixture before the international break. Ahead of the Premier

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