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Lampard was Derby County boss when he and Bielsa last met

Lampard downplays 'spygate' ahead of Bielsa reunion

Frank Lampard has moved to put his 'spygate' spat with Marcelo Bielsa to bed ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Leeds at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

The Special One was keen to play down his team's titel credentials.

Mourinho reckons Spurs ponies won't raise title gallop

Jose Mourinho has branded Tottenham a mere "pony" in a Premier League title race full of thoroughbred horses.

Soccer • 29 Nov 20

Giroud congratulated by his Chelsea colleagues

Lampard hoping Giroud feels valued at Chelsea

Frank Lampard hopes Rennes match-winner Olivier Giroud knows just how highly valued he is at Chelsea.

Soccer • 24 Nov 20

Tammy Abraham slots home Chelsea's second

Werner shows his class as Chelsea ease past Newcastle

Timo Werner shrugged off his international embarrassment and inspired Chelsea to extend their scintillating recent form with a 2-0 win over Newcastle at St James' Park.

Soccer • 21 Nov 20

Frank Lampard's side head into the international break in fine fettle

Lampard: Chelsea 'in a good place' but much more to do

Frank Lampard has warned his Chelsea players not to get carried away by climbing to third in the Premier League and stretching their unbeaten streak to 11 games.

Soccer • 07 Nov 20

Rennes defender Dalbert was sent off against Chelsea for handball

Lampard calls for handball rule to be standardised

Frank Lampard has called on football's bosses to sharpen up video reviews and standardise handball rules across all competitions.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Chelsea have conceded 63 goals in 43 matches since Lampard took charge

Chelsea not alone in leaky defence stakes - Lampard

Frank Lampard insists Chelsea are not alone in their defensive frailties but accepts his side's shaky backline must swiftly improve as their Champions League opener at home to Sevilla looms on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 20 Oct 20

Southampton put three past Chelsea at the weekend

'Stay calm' - Frank's fix for dodgy defence

Frank Lampard insists he knows exactly how to shore up Chelsea's leaky defence.

Soccer • 19 Oct 20

Callum Hudson-Odoi was linked with a move to Bayern Munich last year

Lampard unsure about Hudson-Odoi's Chelsea future

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says there is "no definitive answer" on whether Callum Hudson-Odoi will stay at the club beyond Monday's transfer deadline.

Soccer • 03 Oct 20

'I don't think that Jose incident was ever advice; it wasn't that'

Lampard dismisses touchline 'advice' incident with Jose

Frank Lampard has delivered a withering assessment of Jose Mourinho's touchline "character" after the two managers clashed at Tottenham.

Soccer • 02 Oct 20

Mixed emotions for Lampard despite three-goal comeback

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits his side must cut out the mistakes despite hitting back from 3-0 down to claim a late Premier League point at West Brom.

Soccer • 26 Sep 20

Lampard: Mendy not guaranteed to take Kepa's spot

Frank Lampard has insisted new recruit Edouard Mendy will have to earn first-choice goalkeeper status at Chelsea.

Soccer • 26 Sep 20

Edouard Mendy in action for Rennes in January

Chelsea set to seal signing of Rennes keeper Mendy

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is expected to complete his move to Chelsea from Rennes on Tuesday, manager Frank Lampard has confirmed.

Soccer • 22 Sep 20

Kepa (R) was blocked down by Sadio Mane for Liverpool's second goal

Lampard backs Kepa despite 'clear error' against Reds

Frank Lampard has admitted he will need to boost Kepa Arrizabalaga's brittle confidence after the goalkeeper's latest mistake in Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League loss to Liverpool.

Soccer • 21 Sep 20

Timo Werner is targeting league titles and Champions League medals with Chelsea

Werner targers major silverware at Chelsea

Timo Werner has insisted he made the "hard decision" to join Chelsea in order to win top titles.

Soccer • 16 Sep 20

Timo Werner wins the penalty that allowed Chelsea to break the deadlock at the Amex

Lampard hopes Werner will be fit to face Liverpool

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has backed "real threat" Timo Werner to shake off a dead leg to be fit in time to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Soccer • 15 Sep 20

'The outside noise, let's face it, opinion in life has never been more easy'

Sean Dyche is aiming to keep the outside noise at bay

Sean Dyche speaks in depth to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about the pressure on managers and players as well as the challenge for his club heading into the new Premier League season.

Soccer • 11 Sep 20

Chelsea keep building as Thiago Silva seals move

Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva has completed his free transfer move to Chelsea from Paris Saint Germain.

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Frank Lampard led Chelsea to Champions League qualification in his first season in charge

Chelsea chairman backs Lampard after 'successful' year

Chelsea's board believes Frank Lampard has enjoyed a "very successful" first season at the Stamford Bridge helm.

Soccer • 10 Aug 20

Lampard and Chelsea endured FA Cup final heartache on Saturday

Lampard wants 'fair' start for Chelsea next season

Frank Lampard has called on the Premier League to give Chelsea a fair start to the new campaign and not risk further injury to his players.

Soccer • 02 Aug 20

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) and Mikel Arteta hold the winner's trophy

'I think he wants to stay' - Arteta lauds Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should stay at Arsenal to learn how to lift trophies, head coach Mikel Arteta said following Saturday's FA Cup final win over 10-man Chelsea.

Soccer • 01 Aug 20

Lampard has no concerns about Willian ahead of the finale against Arsenal

Lampard backs Willian amid doubts over Chelsea future

Frank Lampard has backed fit-again Willian to produce another 'fantastic' Chelsea performance in Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal, even though his Stamford Bridge future remains unresolved.

Soccer • 31 Jul 20

Marina Granovskaia has built an impressive reputation as one of the most powerful women in football

Chelsea deny Granovskaia dossier claims

Chelsea "vigorously deny" claims director Marina Granovskaia has attempted to compile a dossier of potential weaknesses in Bayer Leverkusen's hierarchy to gain an upper hand in negotiations for Kai Havertz.

Soccer • 30 Jul 20