LONDON (AP) — Even though “Super Frank Lampard” wasn’t completely forgotten in the repertoire of songs, Stamford Bridge was finally able to serenade Thomas…
LONDON (AP) — Even though “Super Frank Lampard” wasn’t completely forgotten in the repertoire of songs, Stamford Bridge was finally able to serenade Thomas Tuchel and found so much to be appreciative of. Having waited since last year to be allowed back into their home,8,000 Chelsea fans saw a 2-1 victory that dislodged Leicester from third place heading into the Premier League finale. They also saw why Chelsea, ruthlessly perhaps, fired Lampard in January and replaced the club legend with Tuchel. Five points from the top four 112 days ago, Chelsea will be certain of qualifying for the Champions League by beating Aston Villa on Sunday. Oh, and there’s also still a Champions League final to complete the season on May 29 against Manchester City. What anguish, though, for Leicester. The FA Cup was picked up on Saturday for the first time — by beating Chelsea — and Leicester has been in the top four all 36 rounds. But by the time the 37th round ends, Leicester will have dropped to fifth if Liverpool wins at Burnley on Wednesday. While the title has already been sealed by Manchester City, and Manchester United will be runner-up, the tussle for the final two Champions League spots is setting up a thrilling final day. No wonder tensions were so high in the closing minutes at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea and Leicester players squared up and clashed, with even substitutes getting involved.
