Chelsea are no match for Manchester United, concedes Blues manager Guus Hiddink.

Hiddink said: "The most important factor for the success of United is the high level of the management. At every level there is peace and stability. And they have all the benefits of that on the pitch.

"United have the class and image of a champion. Because of that they don't drop many points."

Hiddink acknowledged Chelsea's squad cannot match up at present.

In Dutch newspaper, De Telegraaf, Hiddink said: "I saw United play Spurs (in the Carling Cup final last week).

"Sir Alex could afford to leave seven players out of the team.

"Even with a different side and so many being rested, he still maintained the high level of football. We have a good squad at Chelsea, too, but I could not do the same."