Lampard to stay at City

Frank Lampard will carry on playing for Manchester City throughout the Premier League season, the English champion announced Wednesday night.

"Manchester City can confirm that it has extended Frank Lampard's contract up to the end of Manchester City's season, enabling his continued participation in both domestic and European campaigns," the club said in a statement on its website.

Lampard will now be available to face Sunderland in a league match at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.