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Steven Gerrard admits not winning the Premier League would leave a hole in his career
LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard has revealed that his career will not feel complete if he isn't able to win a Premier League title with the club.
And while Gerrard says that it is premature to talk about Liverpool winning this season, he admits he has a burning desire to win the competition at least once before he retires.
Speaking about what it would mean to end his career without achieving that goal, Gerrard said: "There'd be a hole missing in my career but I don't think I'd spend the rest of my life being irritated or annoyed or frustrated.
"I don't think that would be fair on myself. [Ever 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."
Indeed, Gerrard says that the only regrets he has about his career relate to his inability to take the chance to win a title when it was seemingly within reach.
Asked what he would change about his career, he said: "To have a league winner's medal, of course.
"We came so close under Rafa Benitez (in 2008-09). We drew a couple of games I think we should have won.
"That's a couple of regrets I have looking back, but I am one who looks forward."
And on talk that Liverpool could challenge this season after a positive start that sees them currently sitting in second place, Gerrard added: "I think it's important for me as captain of the team not to raise expectations.
"When you're talking about winning titles, it's premature, it's too early.
"I don't want to get anyone's hopes up. That would be unfair.
"Our dream and our plan at the beginning of the season was to break into the top four."
Finally, Gerrard praised the impact of Brendan Rodgers at Anfield, saying his commitment to playing the right way is starting to pay dividends.
Speaking to ESPNFC, Gerrard said: "It's a huge job at Liverpool -– it's a huge club –- and he came in with little experience, but I think he has done a wonderful job.
"Most important, he has changed the way we play … to pass the ball out of the back.
"He doesn't have a Plan B. Unlike previous managers, Brendan wants perfection with Plan A."