Lampard rescues Blues as Toffees chew over missed chance

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Well, as worried anybody can be when playing for an all-conquering team chasing trophies on three fronts and able to laugh at debts that have grown to £140 million (€204 million) in the past year.

But Lampard has admitted there is a defect in Jose Mourinho’s side - and it is one that will be exploited by teams far better than Everton. Teams such as Barcelona, who await them in Europe next month.