Chelsea title hunt excites Lampard

LONDON, Mar 20 (AFP): Frank Lampard is glad to see Chelsea back at the top of the Premier League ahead of their crunch London derby against title rivals Arsenal on Saturday.

Chelsea have fallen short in recent seasons but Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge has injected new life into the team. "It's great to be in this position," Lampard said of Chelsea's current top spot.

Back in 2005, Mourinho guided the London club to their first championship in 50 years and they defended the title the following season.

However The Blues have won just one Premier League since, in 2010 under Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea won the 2012 Champions League and FA Cup, but finished the season 25 points adrift of winners Manchester City in sixth place.

A year later they were 14 points behind Manchester United, finishing third, but won the Europa League.