BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Frank Lampard equalled and then broke Bobby Tambling's Chelsea record of 202 goals by scoring twice as the Blues came from behind to secure a 2-1 win away to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
England international Lampard struck in the 61st minute at Villa Park when he collected a pass from Eden Hazard, shifted the ball onto his left foot and let fly from some 15 yards.
His goal drew the visitors level at 1-1 after both sides had had a man sent-off in Ramires (Chelsea) and Christian Benteke, who opened the scoring for Villa.
Lampard then added a second two minutes from time when he played a one-two with Hazard before side-footing in his 203rd goal for Chelsea to spark a minor pitch invasion by some elated Blues fans.
Victory left third-placed Chelsea five points clear of Arsenal and six clear of Tottenham Hotspur and virtually ensured of prevailing in the battle between the London trio for a place in next season's Champions League.
Lampard's goal-scoring feat is all the more impressive as he is a midfielder rather than a striker, unlike former Blues forward Tambling.
The 34-year-old Lampard scored his first goal for Chelsea in 2001, having joined the club that year from London rivals West Ham. (AFP)
