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Leeds United fans taunt Frank Lampard as pressure mounts on Chelsea boss in light of poor form

Leeds United fans are revelling in Chelsea's recent struggles under manager Frank Lampard.

Lampard and Leeds have history following the 'Spygate' controversy and subsequent fallout during his time in charge of Derby County.

The former England midfielder guided Chelsea to a top-four finish last season but is going through a difficult patch at the moment.

Despite spending more than £200 million on new players during the summer transfer window, the Blues have slipped to eighth in the Premier League table after losing four of their last six matches.

On Sunday, Chelsea were swept aside 3-1 by Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

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They are only three points better off than Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, who are adapting to life back in the top flight following promotion last season.

Chelsea are not known for having much patience with under-performing managers, and Lampard addressed the pressure on him after the Man City game.

“I am not concerned on that,” he said. “I just spoke (to Sky Sports) after the game about I expected periods of difficulty. I know it doesn't come easy.

"Whether that puts pressure on me it is regardless.

“A month ago, people were saying when was I going to get a new contract. Pressure remains constant. My job is to keep working and pick up the players.

“I always feel heat, I even did when we were on our good run. We are not a team that has been churning out results to the likes of City, Liverpool.

“We are a team, maybe take N’Golo Kante and Thiago (Silva) out, there is a lot of youth in the team and new players in the team.

"I am not going to speak for people above me because I can never do that.

“I had tough periods last year. They feel tough and rough because I am a perfectionist and I want the best for this club. I want to push and be even better than before.”

Leeds fans have taken to social media to air their views on the situation.

One said on Twitter: "Three points behind Chelsea you say? However Bielsa so naive whilst Lampard is a tactical wizard."

Another tweeted: "All Lampard needs is another £750 Million and he'd easily be able to assemble a squad capable of challenging for mid-table!"

Meanwhile, a third supporter simply quoted the words of the popular chant: "Stop crying Frank Lampard."

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