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Jake Stokes

Frank Lampard questions Chelsea players' commitment in brutal message ahead of Man City tie

Frank Lampard has suggested that some Chelsea players haven't been as committed as others this season. Unless the Blues manage to pick up seven points from their final three games then they will register their worst ever points tally in Premier League history.

In the 1995/96 and 2015/16 seasons, the west Londoners managed to collect just 50 points from 38 fixtures. With Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle left to play, Chelsea must go unbeaten for the remainder of the season – and first is the reigning Premier League champions, who need just one win – or for Nottingham Forest to beat Arsenal – to defend their crown.

Ahead of the Blues' trip to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Lampard hinted at his dissatisfaction with some of his players' effort. The caretaker Chelsea boss said: "I think if you are a player there are two ways you can look at it.

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