Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the two games involving two of the top six teams namely Chelsea and Manchester United.

The former Liverpool defender is a pundit with BBC Sport.

On the Chelsea game, Mark Lawrenson said that Frank Lampard was brave for his selection against Manchester United in their Premier League opener and that he would still back them for a win against Leicester City.

Lampard and his Chelsea players were beaten 4-0 by Manchester United who got their goals through the likes of Marcus Rashford (2), Anthony Martial and substitute Daniel James.

• Why Sir Alex Ferguson Lost Patience In Maguire Pursuit?
• Spurs Locked In Negotiations For £88m Man Utd Target
• Mohamed Salah Hits Back At Guardiola For This Reason

Chelsea then went on to lose the UEFA Super Cup on penalties to Premier League rivals Liverpool.

The two English clubs had earlier served up a four-goal thriller before the dreaded penalty shootout.

Chelsea have not won in their first two games of the season and Frank Lampard would be hoping that the situation would change for the third game of the season, a home match with Leicester City who won the corresponding fixture 1-0 through a Jamie Vardy strike.

On the Wolves game against Manchester United, Mark Lawrenson said it would be a difficult game for the Red Devils before adding that they will only get a win if quality players like Paul Pogba play to their true potentials.

 

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has had his say on Frank Lampard as the new Chelsea manager ahead of their league meeting on Sunday.

Ex-Liverpool and Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers talked about Frank Lampard in his pre-match press conference ahead of the game billed for Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea will entertain the Foxes at home in what’s the second league game of the season for the two teams.

On Frank Lampard, Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers said the former Chelsea midfielder is the right man for the job.

The Chelsea legend was named the manager this summer after his successful spell at Derby County last season.

• Chelsea Name Price For Kenneth Omeruo
• EPL: Man Utd vs Chelsea: Lampard Names Squad For Premier League Bow
• Michael Ballack Set To Join Chelsea As Assistant Manager

Frank Lampard led Derby County to the Championship playoffs before they were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa in the final.

His managerial reign at Stamford Bridge has started with two winless games ahead of the Leicester City game later this weekend.

Frank Lampard and Chelsea started this season with a heavy defeat at Manchester United in the league.

They were beaten 4-0 by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his players before the Super Cup loss to Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Chelsea lost 5-4 on penalties to Liverpool at the end of extra time after the two clubs had shared a four-goal salvo.

Two Manchester United players have sent a message of support to Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham after the Nigerian-born England international was abused racially online.

Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard sent their messages to the young Blues attacker via their respective Twitter accounts.

Tammy Abraham has received several racist comments online after he missed the vital penalty during the shootout to gift Liverpool the UEFA Super Cup title.

The 21-year-old was the only Chelsea player to miss from five penalties during the dreaded penalty shootout, while Liverpool scored all of their five penalties.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win the Super Cup after the two sides had played out a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes.

• Unai Emery Gives Details On Alex Iwobi Transfer To Everton
• Hull City set to swoop for Liverpool talented midfielder
• Ronaldo Remains Upbeat About Euro 2020 Qualification Despite Draws

Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea a first half advantage which lasted until the start of the second half.

French striker Giroud has now scored 12 goals in his last 13 European games with the aforementioned strike against Liverpool.

The Reds equalized through Sadio Mane at the start of the second half to force extra time.

Sadio Mane scored again for Liverpool in extra time before Chelsea leveled proceedings through a Jorginho penalty after Tammy Abraham was brought down by Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian.

Both teams played out a 2-2 draw before Liverpool triumphed via penalties.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfried Ndidi is expecting a tough league clash when his team travels to London to face Chelsea.

The Blues host Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening in one of the week’s two games of the Premier League season.

Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Ndidi spoke to the official website of Leicester City about the Chelsea game.

According to him, the match would be tough for his team despite the fact that Chelsea is yet to taste victory this season.

Wilfried Ndidi and Leicester City would be hoping to replicate the same outcome from the last meeting between the two teams at Stamford Bridge.

• What Pogba Told Solskjaer As Real Madrid Move Falls Through
• Nigerians Abroad : Iheanacho, Ndidi start as 10-man Leicester lost to Everton ; Isaac Success suffers heavy defeat
• Chelsea Outcast Set To Join EPL Rivals

Retired England international Jamie Vardy scored the only goal of the game to give Leicester City a famous 1-0 win over hosts Chelsea.

New Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is still targeting his first victory since being appointed into the job this season.

Lampard and his Chelsea players lost 4-0 to Manchester United in their first game of the new Premier League season.

Marcus Rashford (two goals), Anthony Martial and Daniel James scored the goals for Manchester United.

Chelsea went on to lose the UEFA Super Cup to Liverpool on penalties after the two teams shared a four-goal thriller at the end of 120 minutes.

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has talked about his role under the new management of Frank Lampard.

Former Blues player Lampard was appointed the Chelsea manager this summer after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal until the end of the 2021/22 season.

Frank Lampard enjoyed a glittering career at Stamford Bridge spanning 13 years as he emerged their leading goalscorer with 211 goals.

N’Golo Kante has made a fantastic start under Frank Lampard despite the fact that he has not been deployed in his preferred position of defensive midfield.

The French World Cup winner was in very good form as he helped Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in the Super Cup clash with rivals Liverpool before the Reds won 5-4 on penalties.

• Premier League: Man City, Man Utd, Liverpool Lead After Week 1
• Man City make best move ever with approach for this Chelsea star
• Arsenal To Make Third Bid For Kieran Tierney

Kante produced a man-of-the-match performance for the Blues but it was not enough in the end.

After the game, Kante spoke to popular media channel Goal about his midfield role under Frank Lampard.

According to him, he’s ready to play in any midfield position for Chelsea.

Frank Lampard deployed him in an advanced position against Chelsea in the Super Cup just like what was obtainable under Maurizio Sarri while the Italian tactician was still the Blues boss before his exit this summer.