Dean Smith side took the lead just before the break whe Kortney Hause scored .
But second half goals cem from Christian Pulisic with just five minutes after coming on before Olivier Giroud’s deflected winner, which was assisted by captain Cesar Azpilicueta.
Lampard has praised the influence of his two changes in Pulisic and Ross Barkely who came from the bench after the hour mark.
Chelsea a victory which extended their lead over fifth-placed Manchester United to five points.
Chelsea manager Lampard said: ‘I have selection problems and some good ones. The idea of bringing on Christian and Ross Barkley early in the second half was always something I had in my mind depending on how the game went.
‘The way the game was going we needed a bit of inspiration. Christian gave it with his goal, Ross did really well too and I keep saying to the players how important subs will be in this period and they showed that.’
Pulisic’s match-changing goal, his seventh of the season, came in his first appearance since New Years’ Day having been sidelined with a thigh injury.
Lampard said: ‘The ability he has to arrive in the box, is a big thing I’ve spoken with him about all season. The difference between being a very good attacking player off the side or the players at the real top level who arrive, score in the six-yard box and hit big numbers yearly. I really think Christian can do that.
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