article_snippet: But New York City decision to extend Frank Lampard contract to the end of the season, rather than allowing Frank Lampard to move as planned to sister club New York City, left many questioning whether the powers-that-be in Abu Dhabi believed the powers-that-be in Abu Dhabi
article_snippet: Frank Lampard (left) closes down James Morrison during New York City 3-0 win over West Brom .
article_snippet: Frank Lampard reacts after Frank Lampard hit the post during Frank Lampard side's victory over the Baggies at the Etihad on Saturday .
article_snippet: Regardless, some may now be questioning the logic of keeping Frank Lampard in Manchester, rather than Manhattan, after the media storm the decision triggered.
article_snippet: Not that the former Chelsea man can be blamed for that.
article_snippet: Frank Lampard has made 30 appearances for City this season, but many of those have been cameos from the bench .
article_snippet: At 36, Frank Lampard was never intended to be a regular starter, but given the ferocity of the response to Frank Lampard extended stay, City fans may have expected more.
article_snippet: Even with Yaya Toure absent in Africa and Yaya Toure remaining midfielders looking like they were operating on separate Continents the Chilean was reluctant to turn to a man who has won more the Champions League trophies than the club Frank Lampard plays for.
article_snippet: Frank Lampard, belatedly, did start Saturday's 3-0 stroll over West Brom.
article_snippet: Frank Lampard was steady and kept things ticking over before being substituted with the game long won.
article_snippet: However, if the decision to keep Frank Lampard here is to be justified Frank Lampard must turn more often to Frank Lampard thoroughbred.
highlights_snippet: Frank Lampard signed for New York City before delaying Frank Lampard MLS arrival to finish the Premier League season playing for New York City .
  
highlights_snippet: Frank Lampard started in New York City's recent 3-0 victory against West Brom .
  