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Under-fire Kepa has to 'show his mettle', says Chelsea boss Lampard

Frank Lampard encouraged Kepa Arrizabalaga to stand up under scrutiny following Chelsea's wasteful 2-2 Premier League draw against Arsenal on Tuesday.

Spain international Kepa, whose form has been called into question , appeared slow to react to Hector Bellerin's curling equaliser in the 87th minute at Stamford Bridge.

Jorginho and Cesar Azpilicueta earlier scored either side of Gabriel Martinelli's solo effort but the Blues were left to rue two dropped points despite having a man advantage for over an hour following David Luiz's red card.

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"I know there's a focus on him at the minute," Lampard said when asked about Kepa.