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Frank Lampard's role at Chelsea is 'under serious threat' as club chiefs begin 'to explore alternative plans' after Blues slump to a fourth defeat in six Premier League outings after alarming slump in form

Frank Lampard's job at Chelsea is under serious threat with the club sitting in eighth place following four defeats in six Premier League games, according to reports.

The Blues were comfortably beaten 3-1 by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Sunday evening to add to Lampard's recent woes at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea had slumped down the table following previous defeats to Everton, Wolves, Arsenal but the west Londoners are now behind Everton and Aston Villa in the table with both sides having games in hand over Lampard's side.

Frank Lampard's role as Chelsea head coach is under serious threat, according to reports
The Blues have lost four out of their last six league games and could slip to ninth on Monday

And according to The Athletic, the Blues are looking into alternative options for the Chelsea head coach role following Lampard's recent form at Stamford Bridge.