London - Chelsea's controversial defeat of Queens Park Rangers last night ruin "party" Frank Lampard. The Blues midfielder is now one of the players who collected 500 appearances in the Premier League.
Starting penalty Heidur Helguson David Luiz caused offense, and two red cards given to Jose Bosingwa and Didier Drogba as well as several times an odd decision Chris Foy, Chelsea deserved inflamed if they eventually lose.
Surely this is not a good result for Chelsea, who was able to overtake Manchester United, if they win. Moreover for the vice-captain, Lampard.
33-year midfielder recorded the appearance of the caste-500 in the Premier League, having made his debut in 1995-1996 with West Ham United.
Lampard joined with four other players namely Ryan Giggs, David James, Sol Campbell and Gary Speed. Giggs still holds the record for most appearances with 576 over 18 seasons.
He made his name with the club, West Ham, Lampard featured as many as 148 times in league competition and contributed 24 goals. After moving to Stamford Bridge in 2001-2002, Lampard is more fluttering and making 119 league goals from 352 penampilanya.
The total overall appearance of Lampard for 'The Blue' is 521 times with 175 goals.
One more player will probably follow soon Lampard is Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey, who has collected 497 appearances. Under the existing Heskey Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher who has 467 appearances.
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