Frank Lampard has dismissed claims his Everton team have been 'let off the hook' in their battle to avoid relegation by Sean Dyche's sacking at fellow strugglers Burnley - insisting it 'does not affect' his side's bid to stay in the Premier League.
Dyche was relieved of his duties by Burnley after 10 years at Turf Moor on Friday following a desperate 2-0 defeat to basement club Norwich the previous week.
Burnley are three points adrift of Everton in 17th prior to the latest round of fixtures with the Clarets, under caretaker boss Mike Jackson, taking on Southampton on Thursday - a day after Everton host Leicester at Goodison Park.