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‘Mourinho the master of surprise but Lampard usurped him’ – Ex-Chelsea star salutes apprentice who downed mentor

The Blues tasted derby success when facing a familiar foe on Sunday, with Tottenham undone by a tactical tweak from neighbours that few saw coming

Jose Mourinho may be the “master of surprise” but the former Chelsea boss was usurped by Frank Lampard during Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to the Blues, says Pat Nevin.

A master versus apprentice contest took place in north London on Sunday.

Mourinho, who delivered three Premier League titles across two spells at Stamford Bridge, shared a touchline with Lampard, who once starred for the side he led to so much success.