Fellaini: United will be title challengers next season

Despite finishing 17 points behind champions Chelsea, Marouane Fellaini reckons Manchester United can compete for top spot next season.

Marouane Fellaini is confident Manchester United can bridge the gap between itself and champion Chelsea and challenge for the Premier League title next season following 12 months of adjusting to Louis van Gaal's methods.

Dutchman Van Gaal guided the Old Trafford club back into the UEFA Champions League in his first campaign in charge, but Chelsea finished an alarming 17 points clear of fourth-placed United.

However, Fellaini, who has enjoyed an upturn in form under the former Netherlands coach until a final-day red card at Hull City for stamping on Paul…