Frank Lampard admits Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is working in a difficult environment.

Former Chelsea star Lampard has experienced a similar scenario before, with Carlo Ancelotti having been axed at Stamford Bridge a year after a league and FA Cup double.

Lampard said: "Football is funny - the year we won the double we got beaten by Inter Milan in Champions League and we were struggling in the Premier League and everyone was talking about him getting the sack then - and we went and won the double. So it shows you what can happen in football.

"I don't think you can ever make too many calls or judgements at this stage of the season. Judgements will be made at the end of the season and that is fair enough."