Frank Lampard looking to manage expectations at Chelsea after splashing the cash

Frank Lampard, pictured, has moved to manage rising expectations ahead of the new Premier League season (PeterCziborra/NMC Pool)

Frank Lampard insists big-spending Chelsea will not “jump too far ahead of ourselves”, pouring cold water on an immediate Premier League title challenge.

Chelsea have paid out more than £200million to recruit Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Malang Sarr.