Chelsea to Face Newcastle in Carabao Cup quarter-finals

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Chelsea will face Newcastle United in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers. This was disclosed in an official statement on Chelsea official website on Thursday. The Blues announced that the match has been slated to hold at Stamford Bridge on Monday, December 18. Recall that Chelsea secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, after defeating Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday evening. Chelsea to Face Newcastle in Carabao Cup quarter-finalsChelsea to Face Newcastle in Carabao Cup quarter-finalsNewcastle United defeated Man United at Old Trafford 3-0 Mranwhile, Chelsea has a history of facing Newcastle in the League Cup quarter-finals, with memorable clashes in the past. In 2001, a last-minute header by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink resulted in a 1-0 win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Five years later, at St James’ Park, Didier Drogba’s free-kick secured Chelsea’s place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Newcastle under Eddie Howe, displayed an impressive performance to eliminate Manchester United in the competition, winning 3-0 at Old Trafford. The other fixtures in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals include Everton vs Fulham, Port Vale vs Middlesbrough, and Liverpool vs. West Ham. The Blues last won the Carabao Cup in 2015, and are looking to make a strong claim for the title this season under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Chelsea advance to Carabao Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 win over Blackburn

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Chelsea secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday. Benoit Badiashile, making his first appearance of the season after a long hamstring injury, put Chelsea ahead. The Blues’ captain, Reece James, who was starting his first match since the opening game of the season due to a similar injury, added strength to the team. Despite being against lower league opposition, Chelsea performance was a bit questionable.   Chelsea advance to Carabao Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 win over BlackburnChelsea advance to Carabao Cup quarter-finals with 2-0 win over BlackburnRaheem Sterling scored the winner for Chelsea – Getty image However, Mauricio Pochettino’s side has shown progress in the, reaching the quarter-finals of a major tournament only four months as the club’s manager. Raheem Sterling sealed the victory with a beautifully curled second goal just on the hour mark. The Londoners, with a young squad, still faces challenges in their forward line, and striker Nicolas Jackson, who had a promising start to the season, struggled to make an impact.