Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard insists it is still too early to be talking about Premier League titles

AS easy as it would be to get carried away, Liverpool skipper Steve Gerrard insists it's too early to talk titles.

LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard insists it is too early to talk up the Anfield club's Premier League title chances despite their impressive start to the season.

A Premier League winners' medal is the only club honour missing from the England skipper's extensive trophy cabinet as he enters the latter stages of his career.

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And while the Reds are currently in second place, just two points adrift of leaders Arsenal, ahead of the weekend's Merseyside derby with Everton at Goodison Park, Gerrard said no-one was getting carried away.

"I think it's important for me as captain of the team not to raise expectations," he said.

"When you're talking about winning titles, it's premature, it's too early, and I don't want to get anyone's hopes up.

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"That would be unfair. Our dream and our plan at the beginning of the season was to break into the top four.

"We're slightly ahead of where we thought we'd be, but it's a tough league and there's six or seven teams capable of finishing in the top four ... so there's (going to be) a huge fight.

"But the confidence and belief are definitely there."

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Speaking to ESPNFC, the 33-year-old, whose current contract runs until the end of next season, added: "There'd be a hole missing in my career (without a title win) but I don't think I'd spend the rest of my life being irritated or annoyed or frustrated.

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"I don't think that would be fair on myself. (Since) I broke into this team at 18 years of age I've tried to win the title but it hasn't happened.

"I've got a couple more chances and I'll continue to fight for it."

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