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Lampard hints he wants longer Man City stay

Frank Lampard has dropped a big hint he wants to play out the season with Manchester City. The former England and Chelsea star has made a big impact at the Etihad since joining on a short-term deal from sister club New York City FC.

Lampard said: "The temptation is to not get ahead of myself in my career. I am here until January 1, basically, so I will focus on that and see what happens then.

"There has been a lot said about when the season starts, but the only thing that can decide my future is how well I am playing. They will be kicking me out in January if I don't play very well!

"I am just looking game to game and trying to play as well as I can."

He added: "I have scored a few goals and I hope they [the City fans] can see my desire.

"I haven't come here just to train and make up numbers in the squad.

"People might have thought that was the case but it's not.

"I want to perform - I have always done it throughout my career, and if people see that I am giving my all the fans will get behind me."

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