Frank Lampard’s red card for his kick and shove combo on West Ham’s Boa Morte has been rescinded by the FA [source]. After viewing video evidence earlier today, the “Football Association regulatory commission” deemed that the Chelsea midfielder did not deserve the dismissal and subsequently, Lampard will not serve a 3-match ban and will be available for the FA Cup tie with Barnsley and the Premiership games with Derby and Sunderland.

That will come as bad news for early investors in Ballack who will now struggle to work his way into Grant’s lineup for Chelsea’s forthcoming double gameweek against Sunderland and Spurs. Lampard meanwhile, looks a good bet for a decent haul of points over the next few games and has replaced Ballack in the players rankings as a result.