Manchester City star Bernardo Silva is predicting a tight Premier League season.
Liverpool romped to the title last season with several games to spare, while City did the same in the 2017/18 campaign.
But Silva thinks things will be different in this coronavirus-affected season.
"In the last few seasons, we saw that to become champions you needed to reach close to 100 points, I think the situation this season is going to be different," Silva said.
"Because a lot of players didn't have any rest during the summer, I think the competition is going to be more balanced, all the game."
He added: "I think all the Premier League teams are stronger this season and that's good for the competition.
"It's good to know that all the matches are going to be difficult now, no matter which teams are involved.
"We'll have to work even harder this season to beat everybody. I think the Premier League became even more competitive this season. All the teams made great signings and strengthened their squads."
