Frank Lampard must look to new plan after Chelsea systems failure

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reacts after the final whistle at Stamford Bridge.

On paper, Frank Lampard’s plan to expose Manchester City’s defence and deliver his Chelsea side a much-needed lift looked compelling.

Conscious Pep Guardiola’s team was likely to dominate possession, the manager reshaped his frontline with pace in mind, knowing their best chances were likely to come on the counter-attack.