Frank Lampard’s Chelsea career in pictures

Chelsea have parted ways with manager Frank Lampard after a spell of poor Premier League form.

Lampard spent a large majority of his playing career with the club and became all-time top goalscorer as they secured three league titles during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the midfielder-turned-manager and his relationship with the Blues.

After starting his career at West Ham, Lampard joined Chelsea in June 2001 in a deal worth £11 million
After starting his career at West Ham, Lampard joined Chelsea in June 2001 in a deal worth £11 million
Lampard made his Chelsea debut against Newcastle, appearing in all of the club's matches during the 2001-02 season and scoring eight goals
Lampard made his Chelsea debut against Newcastle, appearing in all of the club's matches during the 2001-02 season and scoring eight goals
The 2004-2005 season was the third consecutive term that Lampard played in all of Chelsea's matches, his efforts accumulating to help the club end the season as Premier League champions
The 2004-2005 season was the third consecutive term that Lampard played in all of Chelsea's matches, his efforts accumulating to help the club end the season as Premier League champions
Chelsea retained the title the following season, with Lampard the club's top goalscorer having contributed 16 league goals
Chelsea retained the title the following season, with Lampard the club's top goalscorer having contributed 16 league goals
Lampard won his first of four FA Cups in 2007 when Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 to lift the trophy
Lampard won his first of four FA Cups in 2007 when Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 to lift the trophy
Lampard scored the winning goal when Chelsea reclaimed the FA Cup title against Everton in 2009
Lampard scored the winning goal when Chelsea reclaimed the FA Cup title against Everton in 2009
Soccer – FA Cup – Final – Chelsea v Portsmouth – Wembley Stadium
Soccer – FA Cup – Final – Chelsea v Portsmouth – Wembley Stadium
The midfielder's final FA Cup victory was claimed in 2012 with a 2-1 defeat of Liverpool
The midfielder's final FA Cup victory was claimed in 2012 with a 2-1 defeat of Liverpool
Chelsea beat Bayern Munich on penalties to secure the 2012 UEFA Champions League title
Chelsea beat Bayern Munich on penalties to secure the 2012 UEFA Champions League title
Lampard won his final trophy as a player in 2013 when Chelsea defeated Benfica 2-1 to triumph in the Europa League
Lampard won his final trophy as a player in 2013 when Chelsea defeated Benfica 2-1 to triumph in the Europa League
In 2014, after 13 years,  648 appearances and 211 goals for the club, Frank Lampard departed Chelsea to join fellow Premier League side Manchester City
In 2014, after 13 years, 648 appearances and 211 goals for the club, Frank Lampard departed Chelsea to join fellow Premier League side Manchester City
In July 2019, after a spell managing Championship side Derby, Lampard was appointed as Chelsea manager
In July 2019, after a spell managing Championship side Derby, Lampard was appointed as Chelsea manager
Lampard's first fixture at the helm of the club ended in a 4-0 loss to Manchester United
Lampard's first fixture at the helm of the club ended in a 4-0 loss to Manchester United
A first victory in his new role came in August 2019, when his side defeated Norwich 3-2
A first victory in his new role came in August 2019, when his side defeated Norwich 3-2
Frank Lampard shouts towards the Liverpool bench
Frank Lampard shouts towards the Liverpool bench
Lampard led his club to the final of the FA Cup in 2020, but the team were defeated 2-1 by Arsenal
Lampard led his club to the final of the FA Cup in 2020, but the team were defeated 2-1 by Arsenal
After a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games, Chelsea dismissed Lampard from his role on January 25
After a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games, Chelsea dismissed Lampard from his role on January 25

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