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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho, has said Manchester City and Chelsea are the two favourites to win the Premier League title this season.<\/p>\n

According to the Brazilian, both teams are \u201creally strong\u201d.<\/p>\n

City are the current holders, having won the title by 12 points last season.<\/p>\n

However, Chelsea are thriving under Thomas Tuchel and beat City in the Champions League final in May.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think Manchester City are the favourites, as they\u2019re the defending champions and still keep strengthening themselves, which is what they do every season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey, even being champions, always want to reinforce, so they are favourites for the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cChelsea, current Champions League champions, keep buying, too. I think these two teams come really strong, too, and are the favourites,\u201d Fabinho told ESPN.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho, has said Manchester City and Chelsea are the two favourites to win the Premier League title this season. According to the Brazilian, both teams are \u201creally strong\u201d. City are the current holders, having won the title by 12 points last season. 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