Liverpool were beaten by Leeds United at Anfield on Saturday and have been tipped to struggle to even qualify for the Champions League this season.

Despite Liverpool’s issues, Mahrez expects the Reds to challenge for the title this season and says the current top-six should also be viewed as contenders.

“This season I think Arsenal are very good,’ Mahrez told Manchester City’s official website. ‘All of the top six really.

“Even Liverpool, they are away from us at the moment, but I still think they can be there at the end of the season.