Almost €200 million worth of new talent on display as Chelsea edge Everton
A Jorginho penalty on the brink of half-time sealed the Blues’ win.
A Jorginho penalty on the brink of half-time sealed the Blues’ win.
Lampard emotionally described Coleman as ‘one of the best people I have ever met’ after Everton escaped relegation.
Lampard said Liverpool would have been awarded a spot-kick had Mohamed Salah gone down like Anthony Gordon did in a challenge that was not penalised.
The Everton manager has been speaking about the influential role played by the Ireland defender in helping the club avoid Premier League relegation.
Lampard described Coleman as ‘the best man I’ve ever met’ after Everton ensured their Premier League survival in dramatic circumstances.
The Toffees will play in the top flight for a 69th consecutive campaign.
The Toffees realistically need two points from their remaining two matches to avoid relegation.
Richarlison appealed for a penalty, claiming his shirt was pulled by Kristoffer Ajer, but Michael Oliver waved play on.
The 26-year-old is yet to make a start for the Toffees after joining from Tottenham in January.
The Everton boss said Liverpool would have been awarded a spot-kick had Mohamed Salah gone down like Anthony Gordon did in a challenge that was not penalised.
Anthony Gordon was booked for simulation in last weekend’s Merseyside derby.
Anthony Gordon went down under a clumsy-looking challenge by defender Joel Matip before Liverpool went on to win 2-0.
Lampard’s side are languishing one point above the relegation zone with only nine games left to avoid the drop.
Victory saw Burnley remain in the relegation zone but move to within a point of Everton.
It was also confirmed Seamus Coleman is back following an illness.
Bad news keeps coming for boss Frank Lampard, who rounded on his players following the weekend’s FA Cup exit away to Crystal Palace.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who coached previously in Chelsea’s academy, also offered his sympathy to the Blues players and staff.
Luke Garrard’s team have already beaten third-tier AFC Wimbledon.
Pep Guardiola’s men looked set to drop points again until Phil Foden pounced to punish an error from Michael Keane.
The Toffees were denied a late penalty as they failed to do neighbours Liverpool a big favour.
Kieran Trippier was among the scorers as Newcastle prevailed.
Everton’s new signing has been criticised over his appearance during his presentation to fans.
The Chelsea hero begins live on Merseyside with a Cup tie against Brentford tomorrow.
The former Chelsea boss returned to the game as Rafael Benitez’s successor at Goodison Park earlier this week.
His new position will not impact his duties with England U21s, for whom Cole remains Lee Carsley’s assistant.
The England midfielder has joined new Toffees boss Lampard at Goodison Park after spending seven years at Tottenham.
The 43-year-old has been out of work since he left the Blues last January.
The former Chelsea boss was reportedly offered the post on Friday night after Wayne Rooney ruled himself out of the running.
The 50-year-old has reportedly been offered the Norwich job.
The 43-year-old had held talks with Norwich chiefs earlier this week.
The club’s all-time top goalscorer was sacked in January with the Blues languishing ninth in the Premier League.
Mason Mount produced an impressive goalscoring performance in England’s 2-0 win against Albania.
Timo Werner has scored only once in his last 16 appearances for the Blues.
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Lampard says his players’ confidence would be ‘shot’ if they read critical analysis from some quarters.
Wilfred Ndidi and James Maddison scored to send Leicester top of the Premier League.
An error by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy allowed Gylfi Sigurdsson to score the game’s only goal.