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Jamie Carragher admits Liverpool will find it 'tough' to win the Premier League title race... but claims Manchester City cannot be called a 'super club' until Pep Guardiola's side lift the Champions League

Liverpool face a stiff task to win the Premier League but are a bigger club than Manchester City because of their Champions League success, says Jamie Carragher.

Jurgen Klopp's contenders are three points and four goals behind City after their rivals at the top capitalised on their game in hand by beating Newcastle 5-0.

The resounding victory at the Etihad Stadium included two goals after the 90th minute, putting the reigning champions firmly on course to successfully defend their title with three league games remaining.

Jamie Carragher says Man City are not a 'giant' club because of their Champions League failure
Carragher watched Liverpool cede an opportunity to City by drawing 1-1 at home to Tottenham

Former Liverpool stalwart Carragher told Sky Sports: 'It will be tough for Liverpool now, especially with that goal difference – it was vital, City getting the two final goals.