Lampard nets 200th Chelsea goal

LONDON: Frank Lampard scored the 200th goal of his illustrious Chelsea career on Sunday as the England midfielder once again tormented his former club West Ham.

Lampard had been stuck on 199 goals for the last month but after four scoreless games he finally reached the landmark when he netted in the 19th minute of the London derby at Stamford Bridge.

The 34-year-old, fittingly named as Chelsea's captain on Sunday, was picked out by an Eden Hazard cross and took advantage of woeful West Ham marking to power a header past Jussi Jaaskelainen.

Lampard, who joined Chelsea from West Ham for #11 millon in June 2011, is now just two goals behind Bobby Tambling's all-time record for the west Londoners.

"It is one of my best days. Obviously, winning the Champions League and championships are the best, but personally getting 200 goals for the club, I never thought I would touch that so I'm pleased to get it," Lampard said.

Blues interim manager Rafael Benitez claimed he felt Lampard would reach the milestone against West Ham because he was timing his runs into the penalty
area so well.