Steven Gerrard Names Three Players Chelsea Must Sign to Challenge Arsenal, Man City

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has identified three key defensive signings Chelsea need to make if they want to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title.

Gerrard believes the Blues must strengthen their defence by signing two world-class centre-backs and a top-quality left-back ahead of the January transfer window.

Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season, missing out on qualification for the UEFA Champions League.

The London club have made progress this campaign and currently occupy fifth position in the Premier League table after 10 matches.

Speaking on The Overlap Daily, Gerrard said Chelsea would struggle to compete with the leading clubs in England and Europe without significant defensive reinforcements.

“With all due respect, I think for Chelsea to compete with your Arsenals, Man City, Liverpool, and the top end of the Champions League, I think they need to find world-class centre-backs and a world-class left-back,” the former Liverpool captain said.

His comments come after Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in their Premier League fixture at the weekend.

Gerrard’s assessment places defensive recruitment at the centre of Chelsea’s ambitions as they look to close the gap on the Premier League title contenders.