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‘They beat us 4-0 so I won’t talk them down’ – Chelsea boss Lampard ready for Man Utd test

Chelsea are feeling confident ahead of facing Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, but Frank Lampard concedes he is in no position to talk the Red Devils down.

The new man in charge at Stamford Bridge saw his Premier League reign opened with a 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

United have failed to kick on from that point, with questions being asked of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and an underperforming side.

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