Lampard picks off Pompey with pen

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Lampard scored from the spot in the 78th minute after Branislav Ivanovic had been unnecessarily fouled by Marc Wilson.

Chelsea had followed defeat to Manchester City with a 3-3 home draw with Everton but were back to winning ways for the first time in five games in all competitions, and in doing-so restored their three-point lead at the top of the table.

Lampard’s strike also ruined former boss Avram Grant’s return to Stamford Bridge after lowly Pompey had threatened to leave with a point when Frederic Piquionne cancelled out Nicolas Anelka’s first-half goal.

However, Pompey were unlucky to come away without a point and Grant will be pleased with his side’s performance.

Lampard picks off Pompey with pen

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Lampard scored from the spot in the 78th minute after Branislav Ivanovic had been unnecessarily fouled by Marc Wilson.

Chelsea had followed defeat to Manchester City with a 3-3 home draw with Everton but were back to winning ways for the first time in five games in all competitions, and in doing-so restored their three-point lead at the top of the table.

Lampard’s strike also ruined former boss Avram Grant’s return to Stamford Bridge after lowly Pompey had threatened to leave with a point when Frederic Piquionne cancelled out Nicolas Anelka’s first-half goal.

However, Pompey were unlucky to come away without a point and Grant will be pleased with his side’s performance.