Frank Lampard shock Everton decision could gift Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea a Premier League bonus

April 30th. A date that will likely now mean a lot more to Chelsea supporters given Thomas Tuchel's side will be set to travel up to Goodison Park.

Trips to the blue half of Merseyside haven't proved particularly fruitful for Chelsea in recent years, with a 3-0 win over Everton in April 2017 the last time the Blues took all three points from a league clash at Goodison Park.

Tuchel has developed a habit of breaking hoodoos since joining the club last year, and his bid to break another on April 30th could see him in the opposite dugout to the man he replaced at Stamford Bridge.

Frank Lampard has reportedly been offered the Everton job and, should he decide to take the role, he could be in charge for the Toffees' next game against Brentford in the FA Cup.

But for all the narrative that will undoubtedly surround that game in April, Lampard could help his beloved club by stealing points from the Blues' rivals.

Everton face six of Chelsea's nearest challengers in the league before the end of the season.

Not only is this important in the race for Champions League qualification but even the very slim hope of a title race. Tuchel is aiming to secure the Blues' best league finish in five years and the man he replaced could help his cause.

Let's run through the key games where Chelsea fans will be hoping Lampard can spring a surprise.

The likelihood is that Chelsea are now out of the title picture for another year but given Man City's recent draw with Southampton, there may just be slim hopes their incredible form might hit a stumbling block.

Lampard did beat Pep Guardiola in June 2020 after Project Restart in what turned out to be a vital win for Chelsea's season.

He suffered defeat to Guardiola in both of his other two