Lampard: we have stomach for title fight

FRANK LAMPARD insists Chelsea have the fighting spirit required to mount a title challenge in the new year.

The London side drew three of their four games over the Christmas fortnight and head into 2009 three points behind Barclays Premier League pace-setters Liverpool.

Defending champions Manchester United will overhaul Chelsea if they win all three of their games in hand — making the Blues’ trip to Old Trafford on January 11 a vital fixture.