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FRANK LAMPARD’s second reign as Chelsea boss went from bad to worse following defeat at Arsenal – which saw him set an unwanted personal record.The club legend was brought in as interim manager last month following the sacking of Graham Potter.
Chelsea suffered their sixth loss in a row, this time against ArsenalCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
Defeat to the Gunners saw Frank Lampard become the first English manager in charge of a top-flight team in 35 years to lose ten games in a rowCredit: GETTY
But he’s failed to turn the Blues’ fortunes around, overseeing SIX defeats on the trot in all competitions.
Chelsea’s latest loss was inflicted on them by London rivals and title-chasing Arsenal – who beat them 3-1 at the Emirates.
And defeat to the Gunners saw Lampard become the first English manager in charge of a top-flight team to lose ten games in a row in 35 years.
This obviously takes in the final games of his Everton tenure before he was given the chop there.
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Arthur Cox was the last owner of the record in 1988 with Derby County.
Blues and footie fans were quick to comment on the stunning stat, with one saying: “At some point, Lampard needs to accept he is not cut out to be a Premier League manager.”
Another said: “Lampard should join the Nevilles in punditry lol coaching isn’t for everyone.”
And another said: “Whenever you see a job that you don’t have the qualifications, ability or experience for, think about Frank Lampard and just apply for it anyways.”
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One remarked: “Wait oo, so who advised Lampard to venture into coaching?”
Another chimed in: “Failing upwards due to ‘PL legend’ status.”
One fan posted an image displaying Chelsea’s record in their last five games – which they’ve lost – and wrote: “Frank Lampard’s record looks like a seating plan on Trainline.”
A frustrated Lampard said of his side’s poor performance at the Emirates: “[The] first half performance wasn’t good enough in every way.
“We were nice to play against.
“We didn’t get pressure on the ball, passing short, not passing longer, not making forward runs.”
He added: “I understand my role as an interim, in my short time here and the more I’m here, I’m becoming more practical about it with the players that do show.
“Of course, as the club moves forwards that will have to be the case all of the time.
“I don’t care about the factors, all I care about is seeing a better first half than I saw.”

Chelsea are now toiling in 12TH PLACE in the Premier League table and can still, mathematically, be RELEGATED.
The Blues will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to the south coast to play Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
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CHELSEA fell to their SIXTH straight Premier League loss under caretaker manager Frank Lampard. A double from Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and a Gabriel Jesus strike saw the Gunners wrap up all three points before half-time.
Arsena ran riot at the Emirates and were 3-0 up at half-timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Chelsea did pull one back but it will another evening to forget for Lampard and his struggling squad.
Here is how Jack Figg rated the Blues from the Emirates.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 5
Big save to deny Xhaka one-on-one after five minutes but he was a spectator for Arsenal’s opening three.
Flapped at a second-half corner and needed Silva to save his blushes with a goal-line save.
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Cesar Azpilicueta – 3
Horror evening for the veteran Chelsea skipper, who filled in for the injured Reece James.
The Spaniard was getting drawn out far too often, struggled in the air and offered very little going forward.
Cesar Azpilicueta struggled against ArsenalCredit: AFP
Wesley Fofana – 4
Found himself having to cover for Azpilicueta being caught out at times and had his hands full with Jesus.
Left scrambling with Silva for Arsenal’s third, when neither could clear, allowing for Jesus to fire home.
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Thiago Silva – 4
Showed his experience to cover for Arrizabalaga with a goal-line clearance but little he could do to prevent other goals.
Could only watch as the midfield in front of him failed were bossed around by the Gunners.
Ben Chilwell – 5
Broke free down left only for Ramsdale to pull off a fine save, but showed he had the beating of Saka.
The left-back did well to keep Saka at bay but looked hesitant to bomb forward like he has been known to.
Chelsea players argue amongst themselvesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
N’Golo Kante – 3
Often found himself playing the furthest forward in Chelsea’s midfield but he had little openings.
Caught giving the ball away at times, showing he is not anywhere near back to his best.
Enzo Fernandez – 4
Spent the entire game on the back foot and not with the ball at his feet.
Came at the cost of playing as the deep-lying midfield but the Blues could profit from the World Cup winner further afield next season.
Mateo Kovacic – 5
Failed to notice Odegaard over his shoulder for the opener and had little impact on the game.
Usually a player Chelsea can rely on for creativity in advanced positions but did produce a great ball for Madueke’s consolation.
Mateo Kovacic looks on in frustrationCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Noni Madueke – 6
In a night to completely forget for Chelsea, the English winger was a standout through urgency alone.
At least Madueke tried to get on the ball, drive and make things happen – rewarded with his excellently taken goal.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 2
Completely absent throughout his dismal 45-minute cameo. No urgency, no fight and no passion with four of his nine touches coming from kick off.
Somehow, he managed to top his woeful showing against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in November, which saw him exiled from the squad.
Raheem Sterling – 4
Showed glimpses of promise early on down the left but his team-mates were not in sync, with missed passes to Aubameyang and Chilwell evidence.
Too late to react for Odegaard’s second despite twice looking over his shoulder in a failed attempt to track the Arsenal skipper.
Noni Madueke pulled one back for ChelseaCredit: AFP
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Kai Havertz (for Aubameyang on 45 minutes) – 5
Looked to impose himself after coming on – something Aubameyang could not be bothered to do – but lacked chances to captalise.
Mykhailo Mudryk (for Fernandez on 70 minutes) – 6
Right away the Ukrainian – who so nearly signed for Arsenal – got stuck in with driving runs but never got close to scoring.
Conor Gallagher (for Sterling on 70 minutes) – 5
Came on at a time that the game was already gone and looked about as threatening as Chelsea’s other underperformers.

Hakim Ziyech (for Madueke on 79 minutes) – 4
Subbed on for Chelsea’s best player in the game but failed to produce anything down the right.
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THIAGO SILVA and Ben Chilwell were spotted rowing with each other as Chelsea capitulated in the first half against Arsenal. The Blues were already 1-0 down thanks to a super strike from Gunners captain Martin Odegaard on 18 minutes.
Chelsea players argue amongst themselvesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
But the Norwiegen doubled his tally and Chelsea’s misery on the half hour mark as he struck past Kepa Arrizabalaga again.
A ball came into penalty box and Odegaard latched onto it and fired home to make it 2-0.
As Arsenal’s title-chasing side wheeled off in celebration, it was civil war between Chelsea’s struggling squad.
Defenders Silva and Chilwell were seen exchanging words in a heated argument in which Enzo Fernandez found himself also involved in.

And it about summed up the state of the club on the field.
One fan said: “Silva and Chilwell having a fall out after the goal, just sums up the mood right now…
“We won’t win another game all season.”
Another added: “Enzo, Thiago Silva and Chilwell arguing after that goal. Whole club’s a mess.”
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One agreed: “There is no communication. Chilwell and Silva were having a fight.”

It only went from bad to worse before the break as Gabriel Jesus capitalised on some calamitous defending to make it 3-0.
A ball came into the box, which Cesar Azpilicueta failed to defend, leaving Jesus to pick up the loose ends and hammer home.
Noni Madueke did pull one back in the second half but it proved too little too late as Chelsea sunk to their SIXTH straight loss.
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A PLAYBOY model and Chelsea fan has claimed she was told to cover up after wearing a jaw-dropping outfit to Stamford Bridge. Maria Liman is a huge Blues supporter and has often taken selfies while visiting the ground.
Maria claims security took issue with her outfitCredit: Instagram – @liman_maria
The Russian beauty is a huge Chelsea fansCredit: Instagram – @liman_maria
Maria has been branded as ‘Chelsea’s hottest fan’Credit: Instagram / @liman_maria
The Russian stunner is also not afraid to wear eye-catching clothes when attending the football.
And she claimed that security took issue with what she wore on her trip to west London last week as Chelsea hosted Brentford.
Maria’s Instagram showed her hanging out with two fans drinking beer while wearing a dazzling royal blue outfit.
She dons a bra under a jacket while also wearing a Chelsea hat on her head.
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But she said on the photo’s caption: “We supported Chelsea as best we could.
“But after this photo, the security of the stadium asked me to zip up my jacket.

Maria had been in attendance for Chelsea’s pitiful 2-0 defeat to neighbours Brentford.
An own goal by Cesar Azpilicueta and a brilliant solo strike by Bryan Mbeumo left Maria and her fellow fans watching the Blues suffer a fifth consecutive defeat.
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Maria is a frequent visitor to the BridgeCredit: Instagram / @liman_maria
Maria is a model who has appeared in publications like playboyCredit: Instagram / @liman_maria
But Maria’s 1.1 million followers likely enjoyed her outstanding outfit even if it did not impress the stewards.
It has not been an easy month for the 29-year-old who revealed that muggers snatched her phone in London.
The Russian beauty was walking down the street in broad daylight when a man on a bike rode past and took the phone from her hands.
Despite Maria screaming for help, the thief cycled across the road and robbed a second woman.
Cops said the second victim was then pushed against a wall – leaving her with a head injury.
Maria said it was the second time her phone has been stolen in the area.
Maria has 1.1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @liman_maria
The stunning model keeps her Instagram followers regularly entertained with her photosCredit: Instagram / @liman_maria
Maria revealed that she had been mugged in London earlier this monthCredit: Instagram / @liman_maria More