Lampard looks forward to mourinho league cup clash

A classic Premier League rivalry!

Frank Lampard, the Chelsea manager, has expressed his excitement ahead of the upcoming League Cup clash against Manchester United, managed by his former boss José Mourinho.

Lampard, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea from 2004 to 2007, has a deep respect for his former manager, but he's also eager to get one over him in this cup competition.

"I've got a lot of respect for José, he's a top manager and a top person," Lampard said in a press conference. "But, of course, I want to win the game. It's a big game for us, and we'll be giving it everything we've got."

The League Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup, is a prestigious domestic competition in England, and both Chelsea and Manchester United will be looking to lift the trophy. The match is scheduled to take place on September 29 at Stamford Bridge.

Lampard has been impressed with Manchester United's start to the season, but he's confident that his Chelsea team can cause an upset.

"Manchester United have had a good start to the season, they've got some top players, but we're Chelsea, and we're a big club," Lampard said. "We've got a lot of quality, and we'll be looking to take advantage of that."

The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of the Premier League's biggest clubs. Will Lampard's Chelsea be able to get the better of Mourinho's Manchester United? Only time will tell!