Frank Lampard has confirmed a groin injury will keep Benoit Badiashile out for Sunday's game against Manchester City - one of up to eight injuries the Chelsea boss has to contend with.
City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad knowing a win will see them claim a third straight Premier League title, no matter Arsenal's result at Nottingham Forest the day prior. Defeat at the City Ground for Mikel Arteta's side would turn Sunday into a coronation, with top spot already confirmed.
Lampard endured a torrid start to life as Chelsea caretaker boss with six consecutive defeats across all competitions, before taking four points from his last two. But among a pile-up of fitness issues already at Stamford Bridge, centre-back Badiashile is has joined up to seven more players in being unavailable this weekend.
