Michael Essien finds it hard to contemplate the thought —next week Frank Lampard will, injury permitting, return to Stamford Bridge as a Manchester City player. He might once again score a goal which could prove crucial in tipping the two-horse title race in City’s favour — just as he did in scoring the equalising goal against Chelsea in September. For Essien, stalwart of Jose Mourinho’s greatest Chelsea side, a Champions League winner, and Lampard’s long-time midfield partner, that would be unthinkable. Frank Lampard looking dejected as Manchester City lost to Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on Saturday Frank Lampard came off the bench but could do nothing to prevent his side from losing 2-0
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Manchester City set to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday
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Frank Lampard will again be lining up against his former club
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Midfielder scored late equaliser against Chelsea at the Etihad in September
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Michael Essien says he never could've joined another Premier League club
Perhaps you could understand why some fans were upset with him if he had been agitating for a move or demanding to leave even though @placeholder wanted him.