Soccer: Chelsea's Lampard hoping to bid farewell on a high

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - May 25, 2023 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Although Frank Lampard was unable to turn around Chelsea's fortunes in a dismal campaign, the manager expressed hopes of ending his second stint in charge of the club on a positive note in their Premier League clash against Newcastle United.

Interim manager Lampard was appointed on a short-term deal in April but failed to stop the rot at Chelsea, who are languishing in 12th place in the standings.