Frank Lampard delivers harsh reality check to Chelsea stars over title ambitions

The Queen is scheduled to return to work next week, which suggests that she didn't catch Covid off her son Prince Charles after having afternoon tea with him a couple of days before he tested positive.Major concerns had been raised after The Queen and Charles had afternoon tea together at Windsor Castle two days before he tested positive for Covid.Many were concerned as Charles would typically greet his mother in public with both a kiss on the hand and a kiss on the cheek.After a long-anticipated nervous wait, it's understood that the Queen, who has been triple jabbed, is showing no symptoms and has submitted a negative result.In an exclusive chat with The Sun, Royal sources told that Her Majesty has a diary of engagements at Windsor Castle next week which she is expected to go ahead with, which is an indication that she doesn't have Covid.The jobs are believed to be video calls with ambassadors and dignitaries from her desk.

The Masked Singer is a cultural phenomenon so an exciting arena tour is the natural next step.The ITV series has been entertaining audiences since its UK inception in 2020 and a touring version of the hit show will be hitting the road later this year.With 10 dates lined up from Liverpool to London, The Masked Singer: Live On Stage will take place in April, with just a few changes on board.While comedian Joel Dommett will be returning on presenting duties, The Masked Singer judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross will be replaced with three other superstar judges.So, what other changes can The Masked Singer fans expect from the tour?The Masked Singer: Live On Stage tour will welcome former competitors Aston Merrygold and Denise Van Outen as judges this time around.They will be joined by a mystery third celebrity judge who will change every night of the tour.Of the tour, Denise said (via Daily Record): "I am so excited to be a judge on The Masked Singer Live tour."I'm sure we're going to be thrilled by an incredible line-up of mystery celebrities bringing electrifying live performances to audiences up and down the country."Aston added: "The idea of taking The Masked Singer to arenas around the country is absolutely brilliant."The show is not about judgment, it’s about having fun and keeping the audiences guessing."I am so happy to be joining the panel."Being on other side of the desk will be exhilarating in a completely different way, but still with all the excitement and drama of the TV series.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChiara Bellosi, whose first work, “Ordinary Justice,” launched from Berlin’s Generation 14plus section in 2020, is back with “Swing Ride” (“Calcinculo”) about an overweight 15-year-old named Benedetta pining for attention in an Italian province where she falls in love with the skinny non-binary Amanda.A key difference between the two films is that while “Ordinary Justice,” which examined the lives of two families on opposite sides of a murder case, originated from a deeply researched screenplay that Bellosi wrote, “Swing Ride” — premiering in Panorama on Feb. 13 — stems from a prizewinning script proposed to her by Carlo Cresto Dina, her producer, who also discovered Alice Rohrwacher (“Happy as Lazzaro”) and is known for nurturing the cream of Italy’s new cinematic crop.   “It’s a very different process; it was the first time that I had to start from a world that didn’t germinate from me,” said Bellosi about working from the script penned by Maria Teresa Venditti and Luca De Bei that won Italy’s prestigious Solinas prize in 2018.It was like moving into a new house that she had to make her own, she said.“I worked with the writers; I wanted to make a few tweaks and we did that together,” she added, noting that initially “it was a leap into the void.” But directing from their screenplay actually ended up giving her “more freedom” than her previous pic because “the container is already there; but you can go pretty wild with the rest.”This freedom also made it more fun.

Frank Lampard labelled Jurgen Klopp's attempt at mind games "ridiculous" this week.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Frank Lampard bemoaned his Chelsea side's ability to stop the counter-attack as they succumbed to a stoppage-time 2-1 defeat against Wolves.The Blues travelled to Molineux looking to bounce back from the defeat at Everton that ended their long unbeaten record.And they looked to be on the right track when Olivier Giroud opened the scoring in second-half with an instinctive volley that crept over the line.However, the game turned when Daniel Podence equalised for the hosts with a stunning individual strike that beat Edouard Mendy at his near post.Wolves then had a penalty overturned by VAR, before Pedro Neto broke in the final seconds of the game to score the

Chelsea supporters are beginning to run out of patience for summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner. The German international pair failed to deliver at Molineux as the away side weathered early pressure and a goal from Olivier Giroud to score twice in the second half through Daniel Podence and Pedro Neto.

Paul Scholes feels Chelsea will fall short in this season's Premier League title race despite praising Frank Lampard's work in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.

Chelsea will not have enough to win the Premier League title this season under Frank Lampard according to former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes. The Blues have had a steady start to the new season and were level at the top of the table with Tottenham before their recent defeat at the hands of Everton.Although Lampard has been keen is dismiss his side’s chances of major glory in their first season as a group - Jurgen Klopp named them as favourites last week.Scholes has now given his thoughts on the title race, and dismissed Chelsea as one of the main contenders.

Chelsea are preparing for a busy December full of fixtures but January promises to be as hectic too.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes it will take far fewer points to win the title this season.

Chelsea have made a clear improvement in both defence and attacking set-pieces this season, which could largely be down to a new member of Frank Lampard’s staff.Lampard added Anthony Barry, 34, to his coaching team back in the summer to help address the Blues’ alarming frailties at the back.His side shipped in 54 goals in the Premier League this season, including 15 from dead-ball situations.Nevertheless, since Barry’s arrival Chelsea have come and leaps and bounds defensively, conceding just 12 goals in as many league outings and recording four clean sheets in their last seven games.The signing of Thiago Silva at centre-back and Edouard Mendy in goal has of course played a crucial part in their newfound stability, with the latter

Chelsea spent big in the summer transfer market by bringing in £250million worth of talent, but Frank Lampard isn’t done yet.

Chelsea transfer target Declan Rice 'stinks of a Manchester United signing' following his latest display for West Ham.

Chelsea take on Tottenham in a Premier League 2 fixture.Cech returned to Stamford Bridge as technical and performance director last June, just days after losing to the Blues in the Europa League final.The goalkeeper was playing for Arsenal then having previously spent 11 years in west London with Chelsea.Blues boss Frank Lampard registered the 38-year-old in his Premier League squad this season amid the coronavirus pandemic.Cech was not expected to feature though The Athletic report that he will play for Chelsea’s development squad on Monday against Tottenham at Kingsmeadow.It’s reported that the shot-stopper is needed as Lucas Bergstrom, the team’s regular goalkeeper, played for the Under-18 side on Saturday and Chelsea do not want the

Chelsea are preparing for a busy December full of fixtures but January promises to be as hectic too.

Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Everton in front of 2,000 home fans at Goodison Park, with Carlo Ancelotti getting the better of his former player Frank Lampard.

Gary Neville has stated his belief that Chelsea should be considered more likely candidates to win the Premier League this season than their London rivals Tottenham.

Gary Neville is backing Chelsea to push Liverpool all the way in the Premier League title race due the N’Golo Kante and Thiago Silva.The Blues have had a strong start to the campaign with Frank Lampard having invested heavily over the summer.Silva joined having left PSG as a free agent with the Brazilian looking impressive at the back.Kante is a proven winner having won back-to-back titles with Leicester and the Blues, also lifting the World Cup.And Neville believes the duo are key if Chelsea want to taste success this season, telling Sky Sports: "I think Chelsea have got more of a chance to win the league than Spurs because they have got N'Golo Kante, Thiago Silva, and players who could navigate them to it."The club always wins trophies

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a secret weapon in his bid to assist Timo Werner in front of goal. The German striker has had a very steady start to life at Stamford Bridge with only four of his eight goals coming in 11 Premier League outings.

Chelsea. Loathed by many in France.

Chelsea star Thiago Silva has offered his services to Brazilian side Fluminese, keeping in touch regularly with texts.The Brazilian has enjoyed a strong start to life at Stamford Bridge since arriving from PSG, making 11 appearances in the Blues’ defence.And he has brought the solidity to Frank Lampard’s side that won seven Ligue 1 titles in Paris as the London team have conceded just six goals in those games.But Silva has also been contacting another club recently – Fluminese, where his career got going in 2006.The defender spent three years with the Brazilian Serie A side, making 143 appearances and grabbing 14 goals, before heading to AC Milan.He spent his first year sitting behind defensive midfielder Marcao, who retired from football