Frank Lampard has backed Chelsea to emerge stronger from a 'tough period' of just one win in five Premier League matches.
Olivier Giroud headed Chelsea into a half-time lead against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge, but Anwar El Ghazi struck to seal a 1-1 draw for the visitors.
Lampard lamented a lack of luck for a Blues side which went 17 matches without defeat in all competitions before this current rut.
Frank Lampard (above) is confident Chelsea will emerge stronger from their 'tough period'
Hailing Chelsea's application and attitude, Lampard said: 'This is our tough period at the moment, and we have to fight for it and we'll be stronger for it.