Just when the story of Frank Lampard and Chelsea seemed over, a sequel provided a twist in the tale of Everton’s startling decline. A Chelsea great had a great result against Chelsea, beating the club he served over 732 games as player and manager. He changed their history, but Everton’s outstanding win of the season gives them renewed hope of avoiding a historic low. Just when it seemed they were being consigned to the Football League, Richarlison capitalised on an error by Cesar Azpilicueta. Lampard appointed the Spaniard Chelsea captain and, albeit unintentionally, a favour was returned as Azpilicueta gifted Everton their winner.
It could prove priceless. It was greeted by a colossal roar. Goodison was raucous throughout, with the visitors adding to the volume as the choruses of “super Frank Lampard” came from the Chelsea corner. It was a first opportunity to pay tribute in person to their record scorer since his sacking last January. Everton had hastened his downfall and Lampard was in charge of Chelsea for their previous two losses at Goodison.
