Barry lauds Lampard

Gareth Barry believes Aston Villa must beware Frank Lampard's 'incredible' goal threat on Saturday. The Villa star is an international colleague of the Chelsea man, with England, and knows just how dangerous his fellow midfielder can be.Barry insists Lampard's attacking instincts and keen eye for goal make him as big a threat as any of the Blues' strikers.It is therefore vital to Villa's cause this weekend that they are able to nullify the threat posed by a man who regularly breaks the 20-goal barrier from the middle of the park."To score the amount of goals he has in his career is incredible for a midfielder and we must be aware of his threat," Barry told Villa's official website."He hits the ball so sweetly and whether it be long-range or tap-ins, Frank always seems to be in the right place at the right time."His all-round play is also very good and he sets up a lot of openings for his team-mates."He's consistent every week which is why he's one of the best players in the Premier League."

Source: SKY_Sports