Frank Lampard believes Chelsea and Manchester City will be the top two teams in England for the foreseeable future.

As the 36-year old midfielder exits English football for Major League Soccer, he believes his two former clubs will be at the top of the Premier League tree for years to come.

"It's exactly the same," said Lampard when asked to compare this season's champions Chelsea with his most recent club City who were runners-up.

"They are very much a replica of each other and the clubs I think are going to be the top two clubs for the next few years, I really do.

"That's in English football and hopefully going into Europe because they've got great foundations. They are looking to the future with the training grounds the academies and, with the squads as they are, I think that will be the way they will be."

Lampard is aware that the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal will look to mount a challenge but has faith that the quality at both Stamford Bridge and the Etihad Stadium makes the Red Devils and Gunners pail into comparison.

"Man United are probably going to spend a lot of money, they've got a strong team, and Arsenal are always there or thereabouts," he added.

"But from being inside the camps at Chelsea - for such a long time - and at City, I know what they've got. I know the quality.

"I think Chelsea certainly deserved the title this year because of the way they played and their consistency level but it is all up for grabs again next year."