Manchester United legend Andy Cole doesn't expect his old club to challenge for the title next season.

Cole, who scored 121 times for United, believes that gunning for the Premier League title might be a step too far next year.

"The aim should be the same again - to finish in the Champions League," Cole told Press Association Sport.

"To win the Premier League next year would be very, very tough.

"Chelsea have been the best team. In the first half of the season they played very well and in the second half they ground results out. How many teams can do what Chelsea do? There are going to be the team to beat next season.

"Arsenal will be there if they buy a couple of players. If you miss out for two years it gets harder and harder. It will be tough for Manchester United to win the Premier League next year."