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Despite winning the title with 18 points to spare, Liverpool are not favourites to successfully defend their Premier League crown

Jordan Henderson of Liverpool lifts The Premier League trophy in July. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Liverpool to retain the title (9-4 general)

Given they won the Premier League by 18 points easing up last season it is something of a surprise Liverpool are not favourites to successfully defend their title. That honour instead belongs to Manchester City and would be perfectly understandable if Lionel Messi was starting the new campaign at the Etihad.