Lampard puts New York on hold

Frank Lampard's future became the subject of fresh speculation after he sent Manchester City into a tie atop the Premier League standings with the winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Sunderland.

Lampard came off the bench to score in the 73rd-minute, hours after City confirmed he will remain at the club until the end of the season.

City officials said Lampard has been loaned to the club from Major League Soccer's New York City FC, which he joined after leaving Chelsea at the end of last season.