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CHRIS SUTTON: Frank Lampard has become the latest victim of Chelsea's managerial Russian roulette... Roman Abramovich is not bothered about building – it's about finding the fastest route to winning

Chelsea sacked Roberto Di Matteo six months after he delivered them the Holy Grail of the Champions League.

They sacked Carlo Ancelotti in a Goodison Park corridor having finished second in the Premier League, a year after he delivered them the Double.

Now they’ve sacked Frank Lampard after one sticky spell. This is the most ruthless of ruthless clubs.

Frank Lampard has become the latest victim of Chelsea's lethal Russian roulette

It is 52 days since Chelsea were top of the Premier League on December 5, and 49 days since they made it 17 games unbeaten in all competitions on December 8.