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Frank Lampard insists Chelsea will cope if Ben Chilwell misses Arsenal clash with 'only a slight change in attributes' as Emerson Palmieri prepares to slot in for injured left-back

Frank Lampard is happy with his options at full-back for Chelsea's trip to Arsenal if Ben Chilwell is ruled out of the Boxing Day clash.

The defender was replaced after nine minutes of Monday's 3-0 win over West Ham with an ankle injury following a collision with Jarrod Bowen.

It means the former Leicester left-back is a doubt for the Blues' second London derby in a row and adds to Lampard's problems in that area.

Ben Chilwell was forced off with an ankle injury in Chelsea's win over West Ham

Ben Chilwell was forced off with an ankle injury in Chelsea's win over West Ham

Frank Lampard has insisted he is happy with his options for the clash with Arsenal

Reece James was absent for the victory against the Hammers with a knee injury, but Cesar Azpilicueta deputised to good effect and Emerson Palmieri produced a solid display when summoned from the bench early on at Stamford Bridge.