2010–2011 The 2010–11 season began brightly for Lampard, being an integral part of Chelseas system as usual. After a match against Stoke City in August 2010, which Chelsea won 2–0, it was revealed that Lampard was suffering from a hernia, which was successfully operated on. However, he suffered fresh injuries during training in mid-November, [ 50 ]and remained sidelined for a further three weeks. Manager Carlo Ancelottisaid that he injured his abductor muscle in his leg in training on 11 November, and would not be fit until December. He finally made his comeback after 4 months out injured against Tottenham Hotspur on 12 December, as a substitute in the 75th minute. [ 51 ]Lampard scored a penalty in the 3–3 draw between Chelsea and Aston Villa on 2 January 2011, [ 52 ]the first after returning from injury. On 9 January, Lampard scored twice and gave one assist in a 7–0 win against Ipswich Townin the FA Cup reaching the landmark of 201 career club goals. On 1 February, Lampard scored a penalty against Sunderland, then produced an assist, with Chelsea ending up winning the game 4–2. [ 53 ]Lampard then assisted for Nicolas Anelkain Chelseas 2–0 victory gainst Copenhagen, in the Round of 16 match in the Champions League. On 1 March, Lampard scored the winning goal in a crucial 2–1 victory over Manchester United, keeping Chelseas Premier Leaguetitle hopes alive. [ 54 ]Then in the next game, he scored two goals in Chelseas 3–1 victory over Blackpool, and also contributed with an assist for John Terryto score. [ 55 ] In April 2011, Lampard scored his 11th goal of the season in a 3–0 victory against former club West Ham. [ 56 ]Lampard scored again against Manchester United, but it proved to be only a consolation, as Chelsea lost 2–1 at Old Trafford, thus ending Chelseas title hopes. #ASOT
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