Lampard Says Arsenal Are Still Premier League Title Contenders

Chelsea interim head coach Frank Lampard has insisted that Arsenal are still in the hunt for the Premier League title ahead of Tuesday's London derby.

Lampard described Mikel Arteta's side as a "fantastic team" who are having a remarkable campaign, while noting that there are still enough "jeopardy" moments for Arsenal to get back in front in the title race.

"It could be either way," said Lampard, who won the competition three times as a player. 

"They [Arsenal] are very much in the hunt still to win the Premier League. 

"They are a fantastic team, and they are having a great season.

"If they're wounded slightly, they could have a big reaction. 

"If we can make things difficult for them, then that could of course be different. It's a hard one to call."

When quizzed on if Arsenal are still in the title race, Lampard added: "Of course, there are enough games left for the element of jeopardy still to be there at the top of the table and the bottom.

"They are fully in it. Manchester City have shown some incredible form and we fully respect that, but we also have to respect what Arsenal have done this year. 

"They will still believe they are in it and rightly so."