Gerrard eyes title

Last updated : 25 July 2006 By Al Campbell
The Liverpool captain is determined to lead the Reds to their nineteenth league title success this season. Gerrard says the Reds will respect their Premiership rivals but their form last season proves Liverpool should fear no-one.

"It would be really nice to finish this season on another good note, just like have done in the previous seasons. Another trophy in the cabinet is a must, as is continued improvement in the league," he said.

"We have to believe we can win the Premiership. It's going to be difficult but we have to get ourselves involved in that title race. We have respect for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United but we don't fear them.

"We have the players to improve. The boss has strengthened the squad and I'm sure he'll add to it again before the start of the season, so that bodes well. We've just got to have confidence in our own ability and belief that we can do it.

"There are a lot of players in the Liverpool dressing room, myself included, who are only missing a Premiership medal from their collection. We'd love to put that right and I'm sure everyone will be pulling in the same direction to achieve this. I'd just love to lift that Premiership trophy above my head.

"Winning the Champions League and FA Cup were both unforgettable experiences and it's nice to see those trophies in the cabinet but you can't speak about glory days at Liverpool until the title has been won again, again and again, plus more and more other trophies. You won't get anyone here speaking about glory days until this is the case."