Frank Lampard isn't concerned about the implications of Manchester City's ban from Champions League football.

With the way things stand, the Blues could finish in fifth and still qualify for next season's competition.

Speaking after Monday's loss to Manchester United, which saw the gap between the two sides close to three, Lampard was adamant his team would be focused on finishing fourth.

He said: "When there is a question mark or an appeal we can't get ourselves caught up in what may be. All we can do is say we are fourth so it's in our hands.

"The gap has closed but I don't think many expected us to be fourth at this stage of the season. The fight starts now. We can't affect the Man City situation much. We're in fourth place by a point, so the season starts here to that effect."