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Chelsea won't win Premier League again until defence is as good as their new-look attack

SHEFFIELD, England -- As Chelsea continue their attempts to add Bayer Leverkusen winger Kai Havertz to their increasing array of attacking talent at Stamford Bridge, Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane led to the inescapable sense that they're decorating the outside of the house while water continues to pour through the roof.

With Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech and RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner already added to a squad boasting the likes of Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud up front, the capture of Havertz, if Chelsea can pull it off, would give manager Frank Lampard incredible options going forward next season.