Ancelotti, Arteta Suffer Everton's Arsenal Stalemate

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Lampard doesn’t want to be seen as a Ancelotti, Arteta suffer Mourinho ‘clone’ Everton’s Arsenal stalemate

Jose Mourinho (L) talks with Frank Lampard (file photo) AFP | London

rank Lampard insists he Fdoesn’t want to emulate Jose Mourinho’s unique style as the Chelsea manager plots KNOW WHAT to out-wit his old boss in Sun- day’s crucial clash at Totten- ham. Lampard’s first Premier Frank Lampard had League meeting with Mour- won two league titles inho is the headline act in a with Jose Mourinho as fascinating derby that will de- termine which of the London manager at Chelsea Everton’s Jordan Pickford claims the ball above Reiss Nelson of Arsenal rivals spends Christmas Day in the top four. of the table was obvious in a Despite having two goals Spurs manager Mourinho Everton and Arsenal match completely devoid of ruled out after VAR reviews, played a key role in Lampard’s • quality. Sheffield United climbed to emergence as one of Chelsea’s show Ancelotti and A point leaves Arsenal 11th What a fantastic within one point of the top four all-time greats during their matches. Arteta challenges ahead and the Gunners have now won performance we as Oli McBurnie’s 23rd min - time together at Stamford “To go up against him for just once in their last 13 games (Everton) put in. I ute strike clinched a 1-0 win at Bridge. Derby against Manchester Southampton in all competitions. couldn’t have asked Brighton. Yet while Mourinho’s man- United last year was a big deal claim• crucial win Everton move up to 15th, but for any more from Either side of McBurnie’s agerial credentials are well for me. And that still remains,” are only four points clear of the cool finish, John Egan and established after winning a said Lampard in reference to relegation zone. them, they’ve been Jack O’Connell’s disallowed ef- host of trophies during his glit- last season’s win over Mour- AFP | London Ferguson’s role in Everton’s incredible for me forts gave fifth placed United a tering 19-year career, Lampard inho when they met in the impressive victory over Chelsea DUNCAN FERGUSON league-leading four goals over- is still carving out a name for League Cup third round. arlo Ancelotti and Mikel and draw at Manchester United turned by VAR this season. himself in the coaching world. “I’ll always have respect for Arteta got a glimpse of in their last two league games Wolves moved into sixth place The former England mid- him. The bigger thing is Chel- Cthe problems that lie was enough to ensure the Scot as they fought back for a 2-1 win fielder is in just his second sea- sea-Tottenham, and what that ahead in their new jobs as they a role in Ancelotti’s backroom at second bottom Norwich. son as a manager after leaving rivalry means to our players watched Everton and Arse - staff. Smith’s struggling hosts, who Canaries midfielder Todd Championship side Derby to and us. nal share a dreadful 0-0 draw, “What a fantastic perfor - have now lost their last four Cantwell opened the scoring take charge at Chelsea in July. Lampard won two league ti- while Southampton beat Aston mance we put in. I couldn’t have league games. in the 17th minute, but Romain Lampard acknowledges tles with Mourinho at Chelsea, Villa 3-1 in Saturday’s Premier asked for any more from them, Danny Ings struck for South- Saiss equalised with a 60th min- Mourinho was a big influence but they are managerial peers League relegation showdown. they’ve been incredible for me,” ampton in the 21st minute, the ute header from Joao Moutin- on him as a player but, now he now and the former England Former Napoli boss Ancelotti Ferguson said. in-form striker pouncing after ho’s cross. is in the dug-out, he will follow star recognises his old boss was confirmed as Everton’s new On Ancelotti, Ferguson add- Shane Long’s shot was saved to Mexico forward Raul Jimenez his own path rather than copy has a squad capable of denting manager on the morning of the ed: “A guy of that pedigree com- net his 12th goal of the season completed Wolves’ comeback in the Portuguese coach. his ambitions by knocking the match, 24 hours after Arteta ing here, I can’t wait to start and his sixth in his last seven the 81st minute with a tap-in for Asked to name the most im- Blues out of the top four. left his role as Manchester City working under him.” games. his 16th goal of the season in all portant lesson he took from “It should be relatively even assistant coach to take charge Ljungberg, meanwhile, looks Jack Stephens’ doubled competitions. working with Mourinho, when you look at the last four of Arsenal. set to remain on the Gunners’ Southampton’s lead 10 minutes Miguel Almiron bagged his Lampard said: “There’s not years, where Chelsea and Tot- Both bosses were in the coaching staff and the Swede later with a header from James first Premier League goal at the one thing, no; he’s obviously tenham have been fighting to Goodison Park stands with said: “I’ve been told by the club Ward-Prowse’s corner. 27th attempt to seal Newcastle’s a good manager with loads of get into the top four. It’s al - Duncan Ferguson and Freddie that they want me to stay. Ings wrapped up Southamp- 1-0 win against Crystal Palace, good attributes. ways a competitive fixture,” Ljungberg in temporary charge “I was very happy. We put a ton’s first win in three games before the Paraguayan earned a “But there’s not one specific Lampard said. of Everton and Arsenal for the very young side on the pitch and when he punished Marvelous buzz-killing booking for taking thing I learned working under Mourinho’s impact at Tot- final time. gave them a chance.” Nakamba’s poor defending in off his shirt to celebrate the 83rd him, and I wouldn’t strive to be tenham has surprised some And the lack the 51st minute. minute strike at St James’ Park. a clone or anything. who claimed he was finished of confidence Saints alive Jack Grealish’s fine 75th min- Jay Rodriguez’s 89th minute “I’m happy to go up against as a top manager after his last of two sides At Villa Park, Southampton ute strike was no consolation goal handed Burnley a 1-0 win Jose; for me to play under him, two jobs with Chelsea and struggling at climbed out of the relegation for Villa, who sit three points with their first shot on target at he was a big influence in my United ended in acrimonious the wrong end zone at the expense of Dean behind Southampton. Bournemouth. career.” circumstances. Lampard and Mourinho re- But the 56-year-old nev- main on good terms from their er doubted his ability to Chelsea days -- the Tottenham Tottenham back on track manager promising a “big hug” and now he wants to when they meet before kick- underline their resur- Mourinho encourages Vertonghen, off and talking of his “love” for gence with a statement the 41-year-old. win against Chelsea. But that didn’t stop the stu- “When we arrived Eriksen to stay at Tottenham dent admitting beating his old we were 12 points dis- teacher in such an important tance, we were closer AFP | London vision of the club, if I was them, I would game would be a memorable to the bottom than the say I want to be part of the next thing.” moment. top,” Mourinho said. ottenham manager Jose Alderweireld and Vertonghen have “But of course we TMourinho hopes Jan Ver- If I was Jan or Christian, I remained regulars since Mourinho ‘Every point is crucial’ knew where we belong and tonghen and Christian Eriksen would stay. They have been took charge a month ago, but Eriksen Chelsea were 12 points we knew it was a question of will follow Toby Alderweireld’s here for such a long time, has started just once, in a dead rubber ahead of Tottenham when time to leave this awful posi- lead to extend their stays at Spurs they are living the life of the Champions League tie at Bayern Mu- Mourinho replaced the sacked tion and to have an approach. beyond the end of the season. club in the past four, five nich. Mauricio Pochettino in No- “We know we can end this Alderweireld ended long-running “The only thing I will say about Chris- vember. year in the top four. But this speculation over his future by signing years, the transition from tian is that I want him to sign a new That gap is now down to just is not just between us and a new contract till 2023 on Friday. White Hart Lane to the best contract,” added Mourinho. three after Mourinho master- Chelsea. Manchester Vertonghen and Eriksen have just stadium in the world “The most important thing is what minded an immediate Totten- United are over six months left on their deals. JOSE MOURINHO Toby said. ‘I couldn’t be happier any- ham revival with four wins involved, “When I arrived, we had three top where else’. That is fantastic. from his five league games. Wolves are players potentially leaving, now we have time, they are living the life of the club “It helps that since I’ve arrived he’s In contrast, Chelsea are ex- involved. two top players potentially leaving,” in the past four, five years, the transition played every minute of every game, periencing the first major blip Every Jan Mourinho told Sky Sports. from White Hart Lane to the best stadi- probably. He probably feels like he’s of Lampard’s reign after four point is Vertonghen “If I was Jan or Christian, I would stay. um in the world. going to play under me, he’s going to be defeats in their last five league crucial.” “They have been here for such a long “The perspectives of the future, the first choice, and maybe that helps.”