However, the England midfielder has also expressed his disappointment at what he believes was the pivotal moment in the game at Anfield.

The 30-year-old was sent off by referee Mike Riley for his challenge on Xabi Alonso in the 59th minute of Sunday's match with the Reds scoring their two goals in the final minutes.

Lampard had mixed emotions and told Sky Sports News: "It's good that I can move on, but a shame that we lost the game because of it.

"I presumed it would be rescinded anyway so I was quite confident about that.

"It was obviously a mistake, we all make mistakes. Footballers make mistakes just as much as anyone - and the referee did."

An independent regulatory commission hearing yesterday upheld his claim, resulting in the withdrawal of his three-match suspension.

The third dismissal of Lampard's career was shrouded in controversy with replays showing he made contact with the ball first.

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari leapt to Lampard's defence, insisting the challenge was legitimate - and the club lodged their appeal with the Football Association on Monday.

Meanwhile, Ricardo Quaresma is determined to put his nightmare spell at Inter Milan behind him and help reignite Chelsea's drive for silverware.

Chelsea became the fifth club of the 25-year-old's professional career when he signed on loan from the Serie A giants until the end of the season.

After an unsuccessful spell at Barcelona, the Sporting Lisbon trainee moved to Porto before he was snapped up by Inter boss Jose Mourinho last summer for 18million euros (£16.3million).

Despite scoring on his debut, the Portuguese winger failed to establish himself at the San Siro and was criticised by Mourinho for what he saw as the winger's poor work-rate.

After making just 12 starts for Inter, Quaresma admitted he was glad to leave the Italians for Stamford Bridge, where the man whom he used to play under with Portugal - Scolari - is currently manager.

"I didn't have many opportunities to show my qualities at Inter," Quaresma told Chelsea TV.

"I am really glad I have this opportunity to play with such a good club as Chelsea."

Chelsea's defeat at Liverpool leaves them five points adrift of Barclays leaders Manchester United, who have a game in hand.

Quaresma is, however, hopeful he can put Chelsea's faltering quest for silverware back on track.

"Obviously Chelsea is a great club and it has great quality players and I am very proud that I can have the chance to represent such a great club."