FRANK LAMPARD’S dramatic penalty winner against previously unbeaten Manchester City could prove to be one of the most significant kicks of an already dramatic season; after all it meant so much for his own career, for Chelsea’s season, his manager’s future and — perhaps even more importantly — for a title race that is now there for the taking.

Blackburn 4 Bolton 1

Chelsea 2 Portsmouth 1

REFEREE Mark Clattenberg called off Burnley’s FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool last night because he was concerned for the safety of the players.

Torrential rain washed out Liverpool’s FA Cup third round tie with Burnley at Turf Moor tonight.