Lampard: we can win title without Robinho

FRANK LAMPARD insists Chelsea are strong enough to win the Barclays Premier League, despite the Blues’ failure to sign Robinho from Real Madrid.

Chief executive Peter Kenyon had been working on a deal for Robinho but the acrimonious saga took a fresh twist at the weekend when Real criticised the conduct of Chelsea and ultimately the London side failed to get their man.

Midfielder Lampard shares the view of boss Luiz Felipe Scolari by suggesting Robinho would have been a welcome addition, rather than a signing to make or break their season.