Lampard lost for words over toughest goal
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Manchester City's English midfielder Frank Lampard restrains his celebrations after scoring his goal against his former club during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on September 21, 2014. |
An emotional Frank Lampard admitted he felt like a man trapped between two worlds after scoring Manchester City's equaliser against former club Chelsea in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw.
The 36-year-old midfielder, who left Chelsea at the end of last season, came on as a second-half substitute at the Etihad Stadium, scored five minutes from time after being picked out by James Milner to cancel out Andre Schurrle's 71st-minute opener.
His entrance and performance had both sets of fans singing his name.
"It's a really difficult one. I'd be unprofessional if I didn't come on and do my job, so I was trying to get into the box and it was a great ball back from 'Milly'," said Lampard.
"It's tough. I had 13 amazing years with the Chelsea fans, so I am mixed with it. I am obviously pleased the team I play for got a draw.
"I am a little lost for words. I didn't expect to come on and score like that. I came on and the Chelsea fans were singing, and that's emotional. Then I am playing for this club, who have taken me in brilliantly as well, so I am really stuck in the middle here."
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho shrugged off the Lampard factor as his side lost their 100 per cent start to the season.
"He is a Man City player. I don't believe in these histories of passion and heart, I don't believe in these. Maybe I am too pragmatic in football," he said.
"When he decided to come to Man City, a direct competitor of Chelsea, love stories are over. He did his job as the super professional he is, and he did well."
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