Kevin Keegan has told Newcastle fans to be realistic in their Premier League expectations for next season, despite the club's financial muscle.Magpies boss Keegan believes getting Newcastle to challenge for title glory is not feasible.

Speaking after Monday's 2-0 home defeat by Chelsea, which ended a seven-game unbeaten run, Keegan said: "I was thinking, 'what have I got to do next year to get near them' - and the truth is there's nothing I can do at all. The fans have to know that.

"I haven't got enough money and I wouldn't be able to get the players anyway, so I will soldier on with what I've got and maybe add one or two, maybe three depending what's available.

"I was looking around thinking, 'who can I bring on' and I'm seeing (Andriy) Shevchenko and (Frank) Lampard coming on and Joe Cole thinking about coming on.

"Maybe the owner (Mike Ashley) thinks we can bridge that gap - but we can't."

Asked who he thought would emerge as champions this season, former England boss added: "I like Avram Grant very much and think this Chelsea side is exceptional.

"In any other season they would have been worthy champions but I can't see Manchester United slipping up at Wigan - even on that pitch, which isn't very good.

"I think we gave Chelsea a hell of a game in the first half today but their class shone through.

"But they are both quality sides with great players, who will be worthy champions."

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