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Lampard doubts players wage cap would work

Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard says he understands fans' worries on the rising cost of watching football but thinks legal issues could scupper any attempt to impose a salary cap on Premier League players. The BBC's Price of Football survey revealed clubs spend 71p of every pound they make on players' wages.

"I don't know if there is a legal minefield on that one," he said.

"It might be something they look at but I don't know whether it is possible."

But he says he recognises supporters' concerns - and the risk to the game if they are priced out.

"If there aren't fans in the stadiums creating those atmospheres, which we get the best in the world of in England, then you're not going to get that generation of TV money as well," Lampard said.

"But from being at Chelsea recently and Manchester City now, two of the biggest clubs, they are making big strides.

"They are trying to freeze prices. They are trying to put layers in to encourage people from whatever background to be able to come.

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