European champions Liverpool have a healthy lead in the Premier League

Yet Graeme Souness feels Liverpool aren't inevitably entering a dominant period

The former Red says Chelsea and Manchester United are likely to improve

Graeme Souness has warned Liverpool they will struggle to dominate the Premier League in the coming years because of the strength of rival clubs.

Jurgen Klopp's side are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, as they chase a first top-flight title in 30 years.

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And after winning the Champions League last season, many are tipping the Reds to go on and dominate English football for years to come, but Souness isn't convinced.

Graeme Souness believes you cannot say that Liverpool are heading for a period of dominance

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'You can never say they [Liverpool] will go into a period of dominance because you have to look at Manchester City – they will be around for a long time,' Souness told The Mirror.

'There's the emergence of Chelsea's youngsters too. Will they get better in the next few years?

'And Manchester United will be back, guaranteed. It's just a case of when. So you can't say Liverpool are going to dominate.'

Manchester United won the Premier League three times in a row between 2007 and 2009

Over the past 15 years, City, United and Chelsea have been successful in winning consecutive titles.

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City have won the Premier League in each of the past two seasons, while United lifted the trophy three years in a row between 2007 and 2009.

Prior to that, Chelsea finished top in back to back seasons in 2005 and 2006 during Jose Mourinho's time in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool won the old First Division 10 times in 14 years between 1976 and 1990

Liverpool's last spell of domestic dominance came between 1976 and 1990 as the Reds won the old First Division a staggering 10 times in 14 years.

Jurgen Klopp's side travel to play Crystal Palace on Saturday as the Premier League returns following the international break.

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Meanwhile, City and Chelsea face each other at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening, while United travel to Bramall Lane to play Sheffield United on Sunday.