Frank Lampard has offered his thoughts on the significant legal developments surrounding Manchester City after the Premier League club was found guilty of financial breaches. The former Chelsea legend, who represented the Citizens during the period under scrutiny, now finds himself monitoring the situation from a different perspective as Coventry City manager.
Frank Lampard hopes Coventry City can build on their first Premier League victory since April 2001 after securing a memorable 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest. Jay Dasilva scored the decisive goal to end a miserable run of four defeats, lifting his side to 18th in the table. The result provides a crucial springboard heading into the three-week international break.
Michael Owen has told GOAL that “stars need to align” in order for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice to achieve what Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not. Two iconic midfielders from England’s not too distant past never savoured Ballon d’Or glory. Could a couple of Three Lions superstars in the present eventually go on to land the prestigious Golden Ball?
Frank Lampard has called for realism after Coventry City slumped to an emphatic 5-0 home defeat against Brighton. The crushing result saw the newly promoted side match an unwanted top-flight record by losing their opening four league fixtures without scoring, leaving the Sky Blues rooted to the bottom of the table and still searching for their first points.
Frank Lampard is enduring a disastrous return to the Premier League, as his Coventry City side suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. The Sky Blues remain rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point or goal after four matches, marking a catastrophic start to the campaign for the newly promoted team.
Chelsea may be left to rue a massive missed opportunity in the transfer market as Fermin Lopez continues his sensational rise at Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder, who has become a focal point for Hansi Flick, was reportedly available to the Blues last summer, but a deal collapsed over a valuation dispute.
Frank Lampard insisted that Coventry City deserved at least a point following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Despite a resilient performance from the newly-promoted side, a solitary header from Erling Haaland was enough to maintain the champions' perfect start to the season.
The modern takeover eras of Chelsea and Manchester City have reshaped English football, creating a direct transfer pipeline between two Premier League superpowers. Since Sheikh Mansour's arrival in 2008, direct deals between the clubs have generated over 350 million pounds in total player movement history.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard insisted their 3-0 defeat at champions Arsenal will serve as an invaluable learning curve as they adjust to top-flight football. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard sealed a routine victory for the Gunners, but the Sky Blues boss remained upbeat about his side's resilience at the Emirates Stadium.
Comprehensive match preview of Arsenal vs Coventry as the 2026-27 Premier League season gets underway. We talk tactics, team news and more as the defending champions host the newcomers.
Frank Lampard exclusively tells GOAL how he has changed since his last Premier League job and why Coventry believe they can defy the odds after 25 years away.
Jose Mourinho once helped to make Frank Lampard the best goalscoring midfielder in world football, but can he repeat the trick with Jude Bellingham? Blancos legend Steve McManaman has explained to GOAL why one England international superstar faces challenges posed by team-mates Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior when it comes to emulating another Three Lions icon.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that USMNT striker Haji Wright will miss the start of the Premier League season. Wright has suffered a severe quad injury and could be sidelined for up to three months, ruling him out of the highly anticipated opening match against reigning champions Arsenal on Friday night and disrupting his top-flight debut.
Frank Lampard has opened up on the enduring influence of Jose Mourinho as he prepares to lead Coventry City back into the top flight. The former Chelsea midfielder admitted he still leans on his former mentor for advice as the Sky Blues brace themselves for a challenging opening fixture against champions Arsenal.
