I think Chelsea and Arsenal will be Liverpool main rivals this season. If Manchester City manages to bounce back in the near future, then I have no doubt in saying that Pep Guardiola team also has a good chance of competing at the top of the table. It makes sense that most people think Liverpool will be able to defend their trophy this season, considering Arne Slot has spent a lot of money to build ideal squad depth.
Overall, it's still too early to predict who will finish in first place. The competitive dynamics can still change, and the points difference has not yet formed too far between each contestant. Liverpool will certainly be the main focus this season, and so far their performance looks very stable, and I think this season there is no dark horse that can disrupt the competition for the trophy.
With Manchester City problems are not ending; Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are going to stay at the top while Newcastle United are surely going to fight hard for having something for themselves again in this season which is not easy.
End of just 3 rounds mean nothing at the top because still plenty of going in next 7 months injuries and other problems can bring changes in clubs which are always important part of them in every season but as these clubs are prepared themselves it's going to be challenging time at the top for title race. Manchester City and Pepe Guardiola is always had strategy and sources to fight back which make things more entertaining at the top but due to 2 defeats things are looking not easy with Manchester derby is also coming at Etihad Stadium which will make things more realistic for both Manchester struggling clubs.