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'It feels a million miles' - Lampard praises Chelsea progress since Man Utd defeat

Frank Lampard is pleased with Chelsea's progress since a heavy opening defeat to Manchester United as the two teams prepare to meet again on Wednesday.

Lampard's first competitive game in charge of Chelsea ended in a painful 4-0 loss at Old Trafford on the opening weekend of the Premier League season in August.

The Blues endured a slow start to the campaign but have since found their feet, winning their last seven matches in all competitions ahead of the EFL Cup clash with United at Stamford Bridge.

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"It feels a million miles," Lampard said at Tuesday's news conference when reflecting on the last time the clubs faced each other.