Lampard gives Baggies baby blues

Chelsea 4 West Brom 0

The 27-year-old, who is just 11 games away from breaking David James’s Premiership record of consecutive appearances, put Chelsea in front in the 22nd minute in his 149th straight league game.

The England midfielder’s girlfriend had given birth to a baby daughter early in the week and Lampard’s goal, his 50th for the club, was hailed by a joyous ‘cradle-rocking’ celebration as Chelsea easily overcame the limited resistance of West Brom.