Frank Lampard, Chelsea's all-time leading scorer, netted against his old club when he came on as a late substitute for Manchester City to give the champions a 1-1 draw against the league leaders at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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Lampard, Chelsea's record scorer with 211 goals in his 13 years at Stamford Bridge and still looking out of place in City's light blue shirt after years in Chelsea's royal blue, came on as a late substitute and scored to give the champions a 1-1 draw against the league leaders but did not celebrate the goal that earned his side a point.
The most poignant personal event took place at the Etihad Stadium, when Lampard, on a short-term loan at City from his MLS side New York City, replaced Aleksandar Kolarov with 12 minutes to play and City trailing Chelsea 1-0.
City were also down to 10 men following the 66th minute dismissal of Pablo Zabaleta for a foul on Diego Costa and they were also a goal down to Andre Schurrle's 71st minute far post tap-in following a swift break.
Enter Lampard. Not only is he Chelsea's all-time top scorer but he is also third on their all-time appearance list but when James Milner crossed, Lampard struck and his low volley flew past Thibaut Courtois for City's equaliser.
"It's a really difficult one. I'd be unprofessional if I came on and didn't do my job so I'm mixed with it," he told Sky Sports.
"The Chelsea fans were singing my name and it was an emotional day. It's not how I expected to say goodbye to the Chelsea fans. I woke up this morning and didn't know what I wanted from today so I'm glad it's out of the way. I guess this is a happy medium."
He left the pitch to a standing ovation from the Chelsea fans as well as applause from the City supporters.
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