Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has backed Manchester United to clinch the Barclays Premier League title despite seeing Chelsea take the race to the final day.
The Blues powered their way to a 2-0 victory at St James' Park to go level on points with the current leaders, who enjoy a far superior goal difference.
Chelsea will need to defeat Bolton at Stamford Bridge next weekend to stand any chance of over
hauling United, but will then rely on Wigan to take something from Sir Alex Ferguson's men at the JJB Stadium.
Asked if Avram Grant's side would be worthy champions, Keegan said: "Yes they would, definitely.
"I don't think they will be, but in any other season, apart from this one.
"You usually have one exceptional side - I think this year, you have got two, and one of them has got to lose.
"I think it will be Man United as champions. Cristiano Ronaldo has had such an outstanding season and that, along with the other great players they have just gives them the edge.
"Despite the (state of the JJB] pitch I can't see them going to Wigan and losing. If you asked Avram Grant, he will go more in hope than expectation that they will."
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