Chelsea old
boy Frank Lampard admitted he was almost speechless after coming off the
bench to deny former boss Jose Mourinho victory at Manchester City.
The
36-year-old midfielder, who was serenaded by the visiting fans at the
Etihad Stadium, struck five minutes from time after being picked out by
James Milner to cancel out Andre Schurrle's 71st-minute opener.
Lampard
told Sky Sports: '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.
'It's a
tough one for me. 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.'
Delighted
City boss Manuel Pellegrini insisted he had no qualms about using
Lampard after speaking to him before the game, during which City
defender Pablo Zabaleta was dismissed for a second bookable offence.
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