Lampard on Arsenal game: "We were too nice"

Arteta's side return to the top of the Premier League two points clear of Manchester City thanks to Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Chelsea.

The Blues were looking for a reaction after a poor run of results but it was a disappointment as they lost for the sixth time in a row.

Chelsea caretaker manager Frank Lampard gave a press conference after the match and spoke about his feelings: "We were too nice to play against, nice off the ball, passive, things we talked about before the game defensively we did not do.

"We did not restrict the space between lines, we did not get the line up as much as we needed to, we did not affect pressure on the ball, we did not make contact with Arsenal players. They are small gains but that can’t be from 45 minutes until the end when you come to a place like this," he added.

 

May 3, 2023