Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admitted Monday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United was "tough to take on lots of levels".

The Blues had two goals disallowed by VAR and were unlucky not to have a numerical advantage after Harry Maguire escaped punishment for an apparent kick on Michy Batshuayi.

The loss means Chelsea are only one point clear in fourth place.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Lampard said: "Tough to take on lots of levels, some footballing, some others. It's football and it's life. I'm not complaining about any work ethic from the lads, their heads are down in there. It's a tough night for us.

"It's not a 2-0 game. We have a feeling of groundhog day in the stadium. I don't know how many shots we had but it was a lot. If we don't score, you can't win football games. They get clearer every week. We are fourth and the season starts here. People didn't expect us to be fourth but we are.

"We are fourth because of some of the good stuff we have done and because of the nature of the league with everyone taking points off each other. I'm not soft, I can criticise the team. We can bemoan our luck sometimes yes but if we are not finishing chances we can't win games. I feel like a broken record.

"It was a tough night for Batshuayi, strikers are judged on goals, it's a fact. We need goals from forward areas and we haven't had that this season. We can't rely on Tammy Abraham all season. You get judged as an attacker on goals.

"Harry Maguire should have been sent off, that's clear, and that obviously changes the game. Azpilicueta gets shoved so the goal should stand. GIroud was a toenail offside and that one I understand. that's the rule now.

"I don't get why they aren't looking at the monitor. It should be used."