Gary Neville believes Chelsea's critics should be slammed for their negative comments directed at the club.

Jose Mourinho's Blues have been hammered left, right and centre recently for apparently playing a boring brand of football but former Manchester United captain Neville has defended the champions-elect.

Speaking on Sky Sports'Gary Neville Podcast, the ex-Red Devils defender feels that Chelsea's title rivals should be the ones copping the flak.

"I don't get it at all," he said.

"If we're criticising anybody it should be the pathetic attempt at chasing them this season and putting up a fight.

"I have to say Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have got to do so much better next season. The last team that we should be criticising are Chelsea. They are the ones that have gone on and done the job.

"They have extended their lead tonight, they are by far in front and they have been by far the best team this season. They haven't lost a game since New Year's Day.

"It's the other teams that should really be criticised. This Chelsea team have done everything you ask of what will be the champion team."