Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has
credited his impressive performance at the
weekend to the adequate defensive cover
provided by Nigeria's John Mikel Obi.
Lampard scored twice as the Blues recorded
a 3-0 win over his boyhood club, West Ham.
While Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho haa
spoken glowingly about his attacking players
like Oscar and Samuel Eto'o, the England
international has singled out Mikel for
praise.
"It was enjoyable, because from the first
minute we were on it," Lampard told Chelsea
TV.
"We haven’t done it well enough away from
home this season and having lost some silly
points in the last two games we were very up
for it. It was a very complete performance, we
caused them loads of problems.
"Obi in there is a great guarantee behind you.
It certainly gives me a few more opportunities
to get forward."