Frank Lampard says he will thank Chelsea star Mason Mount for his goal against Leeds on Wednesday. The Blues midfielder netted the first of three in a 3-0 win at Elland Road, helping Everton in the fight against relegation.
Leeds, Everton and Burnley are fighting it out to be the side that avoids relegation come the end of the season – with one of the trio set to finish in 18th place. Leeds look the most likely, after Wednesday night.
The 3-0 loss to Chelsea was compounded by a straight red card to Dan James. It sees the Wales star now sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. Everton sit two points ahead of Leeds, with a game in hand.
Burnley are in 17th, in between Leeds and Everton, with the same points as Leeds but a game in hand. Lampard thanked Mount for his goal, after being asked about the Chelsea star he moulded at Derby and at Stamford Bridge.
“Yeah, [his goal] was useful. It was. I’ll send him a message later of thanks. These things are out of your hands but Mason is a fantastic player. I’m pleased he’s getting those numbers, he is a player of such a high level.
“Those numbers reflect it. Brilliant for him, Chelsea did us a favour getting that result but as I say, we have to make sure we do our thing to get this ove the line and that is now in front of us,” Lampard told BeIN Sports.
Lampard thanks Mount for Leeds goal: Everton surely safe?
Perhaps, but Everton do have a tricky couple of fixtures coming up. They play host to an in-form Brentford side on Saturday, with the Bees now in mid-table obscurity and with little to play for – which could be dangerous.
Only a few days separate that game from hosting Palace, another potentially tricky tie – especially given Palace beat Everton 4-0 in the FA Cup. Then, a trip to Arsenal on the last day. Everton could really struggle.
Leeds face Brentford and Brighton, perhaps a slightly easier run in, while Burnley have Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle. It is going to be an intriguing final few days to the relegation race.
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