Former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli has tipped Manchester United
to pip the champions to the Premiership title.
Vialli says Chelsea's desire to win the Champions League could see
them struggle to retain their league crown.
He told BBC Sport: "I think United are going to be slightly too
strong. They look really determined to win it.
"Probably the distraction of wanting to win the Champions League
will be too much for Chelsea to compete with Manchester United,"
Vialli added.
The two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday to
leave United three points clear in the title race.
"I think a draw was a fair result," Vialli added. "Manchester
United were better than Chelsea in the first half and Chelsea came
back strong in the second half.
"I think everyone will be happy with the result. Chelsea are still
in contention and Manchester United are still top so both managers
will be very happy with what they saw on the pitch."
But Vialli, who spent over four years with the Blues as a player
and manager, believes his former club have the better chance of
going all the way in Europe.
He added: "I wouldn't be surprised to see Manchester United win the
Premiership and Chelsea win the Champions League.
"I think both clubs, both managers and their players would settle
for this.
"Chelsea have a squad big enough with so many quality players that
Jose Mourinho can rotate the team depending on whether they are
playing in the Premiership or Europe, the opposition or the
physical condition of his players and their squad is big enough to
try to win both competitions.
