Frank Lampard wants his Everton side to go toe to toe with Manchester City … and show they won’t be intimidated by the Champions.
But while the new Blues boss won’t be overly respectful on the pitch, he has nothing but respect for opposite number Pep Guardiola off it.
Lampard revealed that when he was sacked by Chelsea, the City manager - already regarded as one of the greats - left him a voice message detailing his admiration for the work he did at Stamford Bridge, and his quality as a coach.
