Frank Lampard fears the Premier League title may be out of Chelsea’s reach this season.

Wantaway Newcastle midfielder Charles N’Zogbia has issued a ’come and get me’ plea to Lyon.

Pascal Chimbonda has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Lyon, with speculation mounting the French champions are about to make an offer for the Sunderland defender.

Didier Drogba admits he has just experienced the most difficult period of his career but believes joining forces in a “dream” partnership with free-scoring Nicolas Anelka up front for Chelsea could change all that.