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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (R) and Chelsea manager Frank Lampard after the final whistle at Anfield

Klopp hits back at Lampard - Liverpool 'not arrogant'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit back at Chelsea counterpart Frank Lampard's "arrogant" jibe by suggesting the rookie boss still has a lot to learn.

Soccer • 24 Jul 20

'I could sit here for hours and talk about this'

'It should be me complaining' - Ole rubbishes VAR jibes

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Frank Lampard's suggestion that Manchester United are getting a run of VAR decisions in their favour ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.

Soccer • 18 Jul 20

Frank Lampard gestures with midfielder Willian at the final whistle

Results all that matters in nervy win, says Lampard

Chelsea may have produced an underwhelming performance in beating Norwich City 1-0, but manager Frank Lampard said all that mattered was taking the three points on offer.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

Frank Lampard's side remain in the hunt for a top four finish

Lampard seeks attitude improvement from his team

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his players have to make themselves heard and take more responsibility on the pitch as they chase a top-four finish to secure a Champions League spot.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

Chelsea have lost two of their last four Premier League games

Lampard: City's difficulty was never our opportunity

Chelsea were not eager to learn whether Manchester City's ban from European football would be overturned or not and their target was always a top four finish, according to manager Frank Lampard.

Soccer • 13 Jul 20

David McGoldrick: "Here I am, living my dream."

'It means the world' - David McGoldrick lives the dream

Republic of Ireland frontman David McGoldrick toasted a "dream" day at the office after his superb display helped Sheffield United thump Chelsea 3-0.

Soccer • 11 Jul 20

Billy Gilmour is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines

Chelsea's Billy Gilmour out for up to four months

Billy Gilmour could be sidelined for as long as four months after knee surgery, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said.

Soccer • 11 Jul 20

The USA international impressed again against Watford

Lampard tips Pulisic to progress further at Chelsea

Frank Lampard believes Christian Pulisic is ready to reach his full potential now he has settled into Premier League life.

Soccer • 05 Jul 20

Frank Lampard: "It's a gap that we want to try and breach."

Reds & Man City have been out on their own - Lampard

Liverpool and Manchester City have set the benchmark for the rest of the Premier League to follow, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said after masterminding the 2-1 win over City that handed the Reds their first league title in 30 years.

Soccer • 26 Jun 20

Chelsea are currently fourth in the table

Lampard hoping players will sign short-term extensions

Frank Lampard is determined to convince Chelsea's out-of-contract players to sign short-term extensions in order to see out the delayed Premier League season at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 17 May 20

'It is very difficult at the moment because we have got nothing concrete in front of us'

Lampard keen not to 'push' Chelsea players too much

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard accepts clubs cannot expect players to "push and push" themselves during the coronavirus pandemic with no concrete timetable as to when football will return.

Soccer • 27 Mar 20

'I will always be ready to give the best to my club regardless of my contract situation'

Willian pledges to play for Chelsea beyond end of deal

Chelsea midfielder Willian has pledged to play for the club beyond the end of his contract if the Premier League requires a summer finish due to the coronavirus.

Soccer • 19 Mar 20

Hudson-Odoi with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard(r)

Hudson-Odoi progressing well after Covid-19 diagnosis

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Callum Hudson-Odoi is progressing well after his coronavirus diagnosis.

Soccer • 17 Mar 20

Billy Gilmour poses for a photo with the Premier League Man Of The Match trophy after his starring role against Everton

Lampard tips Gilmour to stay in Chelsea contention

Frank Lampard has tipped teenage sensation Billy Gilmour to challenge for a place in Chelsea's full-strength starting XI after back-to-back man-of-the-match awards,

Soccer • 09 Mar 20

Callum Hudson-Odoi has suffered an injury setback

Injuries mount for Chelsea ahead of Everton game

Chelsea could be without nine frontline players for Sunday's Premier League game with Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 06 Mar 20

Frank Lampard gives instructions to Kepa Arrizabalaga in November 2019

Lampard lambasts 'false articles' about Kepa future

Frank Lampard has criticised "false articles" in rejecting claims that goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Chelsea this summer.

Soccer • 28 Feb 20

Lampard hopes Chelsea 'underdog story' thwarts Bayern

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to embrace the underdog spirit and subdue Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.

Soccer • 25 Feb 20

Ziyech has now agreed personal terms on a five-year deal to join Chelsea this summer

Lampard chats convinced Ziyech to join Chelsea

Hakim Ziyech has revealed Frank Lampard played a big role in convincing him to sign for Chelsea for next season.

Soccer • 24 Feb 20

'We're fourth and it's still in our hands'

Frank Lampard: 'Chelsea's season starts here'

Frank Lampard has declared "the season starts here" in a bid to kick-start Chelsea's deepening dogfight for a top-four Premier League finish.

Soccer • 18 Feb 20

Fourth-place Chelsea are six points clear of Manchester United

Lampard: Chelsea win won't end Man Utd's top-four hopes

Frank Lampard has refused to accept Chelsea can kill off Manchester United's Champions League aspirations on Monday night.

Soccer • 17 Feb 20

Ziyech will officially join Chelsea on 1 July

Chelsea confirm Hakim Ziyech deal

Chelsea have confirmed that a deal has been agreed with Ajax for attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Ziyech and Ajax faced Chelsea in this season's Champions League group stages

Chelsea closing in on deal for Ajax's Hakim Ziyech

Chelsea are close to completing a deal for Ajax attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech.

Soccer • 12 Feb 20

'The idea of bringing in experience is something I'm certainly not absolutely looking away from'

Frank Lampard coy on potential Chelsea move for Cavani

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is not ruling out a move for PSG's want-away striker Edinson Cavani

Soccer • 20 Jan 20

'I'm surprised to see his name crop up so frequently in relation to us'

Frank Lampard coy on Moussa Dembele links to Chelsea

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits Olivier Giroud's agent has spoken to Inter Milan, while there are no imminent plans to move for Moussa Dembele or other strikers

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

Mourinho and Lampard faced off last season when in charge of Manchester United and Derby respectively

Who's the boss? Jose, but Lampard won't be telling him

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard revealed he still refers to the bulk of his former managers as boss out of respect, but conceded he cannot use that term for his Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 20 Dec 19