The teenage forward was the overwhelming winner after a string of superb displays, despite some mixed results in the Premier League and Carabao Cup
Browsing: Carabao Cup
The former Super Eagles captain was not in the Potters squad that put up a good performance despite a 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the quarterfinal of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, a game he badly wanted to be involved in given his Chelsea past and relationship with Jose Mourinho.
Timo Werner, who scored for RB Leipzig at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Champions League last season, scored his first Chelsea goal inside 19 minutes.
The Blues booked a last-16 clash against West Ham United at Goodison Park next week courtesy of Richarlison’s first-half double and goals after the break from Iwobi, Bernard and substitute Moise Kean.
While it initially looked as though Villa would be on the end of a hiding from there, they found a way back when Mbwana Samatta became the fifth African player to score in League Cup final following John Stones’ glaring error
Kelechi Iheanacho revealed his delight after saving Leicester’s blushes against Aston Villa.
First-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez, along with an Andreas Pereira own goal, set City on their way to gaining revenge for last month’s derby defeat in the League
Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta learned the size of the tasks ahead of them as they watched Everton and Arsenal play out a drab goalless draw at Goodison Park.
The forward has scored twice in his first two Everton starts – admitting he’s surprised even himself by converting with his head in successive matches – and smoothly bedded into Marco Silva’s side following his deadline-day switch from Arsenal.
Holders Manchester City will travel to Preston in the Carabao Cup third round, while Manchester United host League One side Rochdale.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has indicated he will make changes as the Premier League side host Sky Bet League Two club Forest Green in the Carabao Cup second round.
The games from both English football competitions will be broadcast on both MultiChoice platforms after SuperSport acquired the rights this week.
Chelsea have fined goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga one week’s wages following his refusal to be substituted in the League Cup final defeat by Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday.
The first major trophy of the season is up for grabs this afternoon when Chelsea take on Manchester City in the final of the EFL Cup at Wembley.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri on Tuesday joined the ongoing debate about the eligibility of the newly-introduced Video Assistant Referee, saying it was a very strange system.
Tottenham will face Chelsea in the semi-final stage of the Carabao Cup, while Manchester City will come up against Burton Albion.
Pogba was rested by Mourinho for the shock Carabao Cup third-round exit against championship outfit Derby on Tuesday night and watched from the stands as United went down 8-7 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho expects Wolverhampton Wanderers to pose a considerable challenge in the Carabao Cup Third Round on Tuesday.
The Citizens triumphed in the competition for the third time in five years through goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva under the famous arch.
City boss Pep Guardiola is looking to claim his first trophy with the North-West outfit and the Spaniard will be keen to ensure that the club remain on course for the treble after being eliminated from the FA Cup earlier this week