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Liverpool have been tipped to finish as runners-up behind Manchester City this season - after proving they're the second-best team in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Reds moved into third following their thrilling 4-3 win over Pep Guardiola's runaway leaders, but still sit three points adrift of second-placed Manchester United.

Despite that, Liverpool are the country's form team having gone 18 games unbeaten in all competitions. Their last defeat came in October in the 4-1 defeat to Tottenham.

And both former captain Phil Thompson, alongside legendary Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas, believe Jurgen Klopp's side are primed to finish in second at the end of the campaign.

Giving his top six prediction to Sky Sports, Thompson said: "It changes all the time but based on how teams are playing, Manchester City are obviously first and then I think Liverpool have proved they are the second-best team in the league.

"That's not just because of Sunday's result but because of their general play. That game showed the level they're at, even without Philippe Coutinho and Virgil van Dijk.

"The Anfield form has been great, especially at the back with exception to Sunday, but City have torn everybody apart. The squad as it is is good enough for a top four but they still require more quality, on top of Naby Keita coming in, to get closer to Manchester City.

"I think Sunday proved the goalkeepers are not up to scratch."

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Former Arsenal striker Nicholas also agreed on Liverpool's prospects, believing the Reds capable of climbing above Manchester United and sending them third.

"I'm edging towards Liverpool for second place after their win on Super Sunday without a £75m defender," he added.

Paul Merson and Matt Le Tissier both tipped Liverpool to qualify for next season's Champions League, but both think another fourth-placed finish is on the cards for Klopp's side.

"Liverpool are a very good football team but I still think their goalkeeper will stop them from being right at the top of the table," Le Tissier said. "So I've got them in fourth."