Lamps: Standards have dropped

GOAL hero Frank Lampard admits Chelsea can only blame themselves for slipping out of the Premier League title race after claiming they have “dropped their standards” in recent weeks.

The veteran midfielder also warned it is vital the Blues retain the team spirit built during a decade of success if they are to remain a major force and challenge again for honours.

Lampard arrested a slump which saw Chelsea take just three points in four games in December when netting a last gasp winner at Wolves on Monday — his ninth goal of the campaign.