Frank Lampard has called on his Chelsea players to draw inspiration from Manchester City’s remarkable pursuit of a treble as the two teams prepare to face off at the Etihad on Sunday.

City can secure the Premier League title and their first trophy of the season by defeating Chelsea, and they might already be champions depending on Arsenal’s result the day before.

If City clinch the title, it will mark their fifth championship in six seasons under Pep Guardiola’s leadership. Additionally, they have a Champions League final against Inter Milan and an FA Cup final against Manchester United in the pipeline.

City’s recent form has been outstanding, exemplified by their dominant 4-0 victory over European champions Real Madrid.

In contrast, Chelsea, once a contender for major honors, currently languish in 11th place despite significant investments in transfers over the past year. Lampard, Chelsea’s caretaker manager, highlighted the importance of City’s work ethic and urged his players to take it as inspiration.

Lampard emphasized that it’s not just about the moments of lifting trophies but also about the journeys undertaken by players like Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Ilkay Gundogan, and John Stones.

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He stressed the significance of hard work and perseverance, with City’s success built on the collective effort of the team and a seamless transition of hard work from one player to the next.

To prepare his squad for the remaining games of the season, Lampard revealed that he watched the documentary series “The Last Dance,” which chronicles the success of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.

He believes the series holds valuable lessons about standards, pushing oneself, and the importance of preparation and training.

Lampard, who will step down as interim manager after Chelsea’s final game against Newcastle, emphasized the presence of failures along the path to success.

He encouraged modern-day players to truly listen and act upon these lessons, understanding that the weekend’s performance is a culmination of the collective efforts throughout the week.