Manchester United needed penalties to defeat League One Rochdale in the Carabao Cup after they drew with Brian Barry Murphy’s side after 90 minutes. United started with an inexperienced side and struggled to break down Rochdale, with the visitors – managed by the former Cork City player – arguably having some of the better of the chances. They played excellently …
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Irish U21 striker Troy Parrott has been named in the Tottenham starting XI for their Carabao Cup clash against Colchester this evening. Parrott has travelled with the first team previously but the third round clash in the Colchester Community Stadium will mark his first start for the senior squad. The 17-year-old is currently Spurs’ second choice striker and had impressed …
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The second round of the Carabao Cup gets underway this week with 50 teams in action as they look to reach the last 32 of the competition. Traditionally over the last few years, the League Cup has represented a chance for teams to rotate their squads and give some of their younger talents the opportunity to shine. There are currently …
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The draw for the second round of the League Cup, or Carabao Cup, has been made tonight with 13 Premier League teams learning their fate. There is one all-Premier League tie which sees Steve Bruce’s Newcastle United hosting Leicester City. That clash could see Ayoze Perez make an early return to his old stomping ground. The ties will be played …
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Manchester City defeated Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup final, but it was Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Chelsea entered the hallowed Wembley turf looking for a much better result than last time out against their Manchester rivals. A 6-0 loss at the Etihad just two weeks ago. From the off …
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Chelsea will meet Manchester City next month in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley after seeing off Tottenham Hotspur in the semi final. Spurs led 1-0 heading into the second leg, but with Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Heung-min Son missing for the visitors, they still faced a difficult task to advance at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, who have faced striker …
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Kevin De Bruyne seemed like he barely missed a step as he put his Manchester City side 1-0 up over Leicester City in today’s Carabao Cup quarter-final. The City key-man has seen his progress stunted somewhat by a pair of injuries sustained both before and during the ongoing campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side are, of course, still flying high in this …
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With two last 16 games still to play, the final ten teams have been drawn in the Carabao Cup. Six of the scheduled eight games have taken place, with champions Manchester City facing Fulham tomorrow night, and Leicester City v Southampton being postponed. While we await those fixtures, the draw elsewhere looks tantalising. Both Arsenal and Spurs won tonight against …
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Frank Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge in a competitive capacity for the first time since leaving the club, but it wasn’t the triumphant homecoming he was hoping for. Chelsea made eight changes from the side that thumped Burnley at the weekend, but it was still a strong one featuring the likes of Mateo Kovacic, Cesc Fabregas and N’Golo Kante. Derby …
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Derby boss Frank Lampard is relishing his first return to Chelsea as a manager in the League Cup on Wednesday after dumping Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United out in the previous round. Lampard is considered to be one of Chelsea’s best-ever players after scoring a club-record 211 goals and winning 11 major trophies between 2001 and 2014, including the Champions League …
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The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup took place on Saturday night, and offered some decent ties for October. The standout match of the round sees Chelsea host Derby County at Stamford Bridge. This sees Derby boss Frank Lampard revisit the Blues for the first time since his retirement as a player. He steered the Rams to …
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Last night’s shock result at Old Trafford proved that anything is possible in the Carabao Cup. Tonight’s action includes Chelsea’s trip to Anfield. The clear standout fixture from the third round of the Carabao Cup is Liverpool v Chelsea. Both sides have made unbelievable starts to the season, so far Liverpool have a 100% record and Chelsea have only dropped two points, …
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Frank Lampard is relishing the chance to pit his wits against former manager Jose Mourinho when Manchester United host Derby in the League Cup at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Lampard, who is in his first management job, watched his Derby side climb into the top six of the Championship with a stylish 3-1 home win against Brentford on Saturday. Mourinho’s …
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Football is moving further away from trophies defining a successful season.
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The four loanees who could break through next term.
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Arsenal midfielder Jack WIlshere has questioned some of the refereeing decisions that went against his side in Sunday's Carabao Cup defeat.
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We take a look at the chances each English club has of winning the Champions League.
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The side are in contention in all four competitions this season and the reality is if they perform to the standard they have all season, they can win it all.
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