Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has declared that competing for the Premier League title next season with Liverpool and Manchester City will be "difficult."
Spurs have a superb record against the league's top two teams this season, with Conte's side beating Man City twice and going undefeated against Liverpool.
Conte, though, stated following his team's 1-1 draw with the latter on Saturday that he does not intend to challenge Liverpool and Man City's Premier League duopoly next season.
“Liverpool did this because they created a foundation with Jurgen [Klopp] and they did a fantastic job in seven years they won a lot," he said.
“He created a monster, in a good way, an amazing way. And he has to be satisfied - but to do this you have to have time and patience, and a lot of things because you have to go step by step.
"It’s impossible to imagine that next season you are going to win the title because I’m realistic and I know there are teams in England like Liverpool and City, Chelsea, also United, who are really strong. And it’s not simple to face these monsters.”
The Spurs manager also spoke on his team's performance on Saturday, saying that a draw was a "decent" result on the night.
“On one hand I think we have to be satisfied because it is not easy to play in this moment against an amazing team, especially at Anfield with an amazing atmosphere and a lot of noise. It’s not simple," he said.