Manchester United legend and ex-captain Gary Neville believes that Chelsea are miles in front of the rest of the pack and are deserving winners of the Premier League title this season.

Chelsea secured the league title with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday to clinch the title with three games to spare.

Of Chelsea's domination, Neville told Sky Sports: "I think people are forgetting how well Chelsea played in the first half of the season; they're only remembering the last few weeks where they've had to dig in.

"There will always be times in the season when you have to dig in but the rest are miles away from this Chelsea team, tactically and defensively.

"I'm just thinking back through the years - in the Manchester United teams I played in, Ronny Johnsen would play holding midfield to win games, and my brother at times. People forget those things.

"I've not seen a title-winning team that plays well the whole way through. You have to be pragmatic at times and recognise the strengths of other teams. Mourinho does that - he adapts."