The Blues boss has shocked everyone with his transformation of a club that finished tenth last season, but how does his achievement compare to Jose’s? Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho prepare to do battle for the second time since the Chelsea manager came to English football, as the Blues take on Mourinho’s Manchester United in the FA Cup. After Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City, Chelsea’s gap at the top of the Premier League stays at 10 points with only 11 games left to play.
Category: Frank Lampard
There will never be a goalscoring midfielder like Frank Lampard – Noble
The West Ham captain thanked the Chelsea legend ahead of his side’s clash with the league leaders at the London Stadium Mark Noble does not expect to see another goalscoring midfielder in the same mould as former Chelsea star Frank Lampard. Ex-England international Lampard retired from football a month ago after ending his illustrious career in the MLS with New York City FC.
Frank Lampard: Why Antonio Conte’s Chelsea are similar to Jose…
Mourinho won the title in his first season as Chelsea boss with Lampard playing a key role for the Blues. Conte looks likely to repeat the Portuguese’s feat in his debut campaign and the former England midfielder sees a likeness between the two teams.
Chelsea want to win Premier League as soon as possible
… win the title as soon as possible. Chelsea have amassed 66 points from their first 27 games and Frank Lampard, on Sky Sports, claimed the club record haul of 95 points might be under threat. ‘It’s a solid step for us,’ said Conte, having watched his …
West Ham v Chelsea preview
Check out our preview pack for Monday night's Premier League clash between West Ham and Chelsea, including Nick Hext's betting preview. Chelsea will have a big advantage at the top of the Premier League whatever happens before they travel to West Ham for Monday night’s Premier League game.
Chelsea team news: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs West Ham
Everything you need to know ahead of Monday’s Premier League match at the London Stadium as the Blues travel to face the Hammers. Antonio Conte will face off against his friend Slaven Bilic for the third time this season in Monday night’s match at the London Stadium – with both managers having each notched a 2-1 win against each other this season.
Antonio Conte visits Eddie Jones to tap into winning mentality
Jones has won all 15 of his Tests in charge since reviving England following their World Cup exit, while Conte has similarly rejuvenated the Blues during his first season in English football. Chelsea enter this weekend’s fixtures with an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, having finished 10th last term in defence of the 2014-15 title won under Jose Mourinho.
Frank Lampard weighs up coaching career with Chelsea or England
… academy at Cobham” to complete “some of the practical elements of his coaching course”. Last year, Lampard told Sky Sports that while he would like to try his hand at management, the only job he wanted was as Chelsea boss. With Antonio Conte on the …
Chelsea vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Hull City, Live Telecast and…
… matches and with 47 points, are placed at the third spot. You can catch the live telecast of the EPL game on the Star Sports network. The match will begin at 6 pm IST on Saturday. Alternatively, Star Sports also have online streaming of the game …
Marcel Desailly: Arsenal will beat Chelsea to this Premier Lea…
FRANK LAMPARD turned down the chance to earn a staggering A 16m for playing just ONE more season, before announcing his retirement yesterday.
Zola: ‘Juventus aren’t unbeatable’
Gianfranco Zola tells Inter that Juventus aren’t “unbeatable” and discusses Frank Lampard. Sunday night sees the Nerazzurri travel to Turin for a showdown with the League leaders, and the former Chelsea man believes they can get a result.
Former Chelsea, England midfielder Lampard retires at 38
Frank Lampard retired from soccer on Thursday, ending a 21-year career in which he won every major honour at club level with Chelsea and established himself as the Premier League’s highest-scoring midfielder. Renowned for his professionalism, work rate and the timing of his runs into the penalty box, the 38-year-old Lampard will go down as one of the greats of the Premier League era.
Former Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard announces retirement from football
“Whilst I have received a number of exciting offers to continue playing at home and abroad, at 38 I feel now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life,” he said. “Looking forward, I’m grateful to the FA for the opportunity to study for my coaching qualifications and I look forward to pursuing the off-field opportunities that this decision opens.”
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announces retirement from playing as he eyes future in coaching
Lampard, 38, left MLS side New York City FC at the end of 2016, after a glistening career in which he won 106 England caps, won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the 2012 Champions League. “After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer,” declared Lampard.
‘I don’t want to regret not staying longer’ – Lampard fears early retirement
While the former England international is keen to return to Chelsea one day in a non-playing capacity, he is determined to keep going while he can Frank Lampard has no plans to retire, adamant that he does not want to feel that he “should have stayed a bit longer” after eventually calling it a day. The 38-year-old left New York City FC when his contract expired, having led Patrick Vieira’s side to the Eastern Conference semi-finals where they were eliminated 7-0 by Toronto FC in the play-offs.
Frank Lampard, right, hopes to be reunited with John Terry, left, at Chelsea
Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. The Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer is considering his options after his contract expired with MLS side New York City.
Frank Lampard keen to return to Chelsea as a player
Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal. Frank Lampard says he would love to return to Chelsea as a player, although the former England midfielder plans to spend plenty of time at Stamford Bridge even if he is not offered a deal.
Matic hopes Batshuayi will make up for Costa’s absence
London, Dec 21 : Capital football club Chelsea’s defender Nemanja Matic is hoping that young striker Michy Batshuayi will deliver in the absence of suspended Diego Costa, when they face Bournemouth in the English Premier League on December 26. [NK Sports] League leaders Chelsea will be without the suspended duo of striker Costa and midfielder N’Golo Kante for the match. Both the players have played every EPL game this season.