Grant favours play-off for title

Avram Grant insists the only way to separate Chelsea and Manchester United would be a play-off to decide the Premier League title.

The two clubs are level on points going into the final day of the season with Grant's Chelsea closing the gap in the last month but trailing on goal difference.

United's freescoring style has given them the edge despite Grant targeting more attractive football since taking over from Jose Mourinho.

Grant said: "We've won games 6-0, 6-1, 4-0 and 3-0 this season. When you miss so many players, the first target is to win games, especially in the beginning. I must admit that United have played very good football. They think this is the best season since Sir Alex Ferguson came.

"But I prefer the system in Italy. You play a play-off if you're level and it is decided on that. I have interest now to say that. But I like it anyway. Sometimes, you score more goals against weaker teams. If you have the same points, you are at the same level."

Perhaps a winner-takes-all clash in Moscow combining the Champions League final?

Grant joked: "I think it's a good idea, can you tell the FA?"

Instead of a mouth-watering play-off, the title will be decided on Sunday if United win at Wigan, which would mean Chelsea's result against Bolton would not matter.