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Chelsea's lack of 'leaders' blasted by Arsenal legend, who blames Mauricio Pochettino for cup final embarassment

Chelsea lacking leaders was a key issue in the League Cup defeat to Liverpool.

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright criticized Mauricio Pochettino's leadership and Chelsea's lack of strong leaders. [ more ]

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2 months ago

'Billion-pound bottlejobs': Chelsea lose sixth-straight cup final as $144m star secures Reds triumph

Liverpool won the League Cup with a late goal by Van Dijk

Klopp's announcement of stepping down was followed by Liverpool's first trophy [ more ]

BBC Sport

Man City host Chelsea in Women's League Cup semi-final

Manchester City drawn against Chelsea in League Cup semi-finals

Aston Villa to play winner of London City Lionesses v Arsenal [ more ]

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Desperate' Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino deploys unique tactic after Blues reach League Cup final

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, sees reaching the League Cup final as an achievement for building a team from scratch.

Pochettino suggests that not competing in Europe makes Chelsea's League Cup run even more impressive, but critics argue that the team should demand progression in remaining competitions. [ more ]

ESPN

Chelsea 6-1 Middlesbrough (Jan 23, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Chelsea thrashed Middlesbrough 6-1 in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final, securing a spot in the final.

Despite losing the first leg, Chelsea dominated the match, with Middlesbrough unable to replicate their defensive performance. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Liverpool Set to Give Manchester City a Run for their Money

Liverpool showcased determination by winning League Cup with a second-string team.

Liverpool aims to finish current chapter strong amidst Klopp's departure and managerial uncertainties. [ more ]

Independent

English Premier League

How 'Cold' Chelsea star became the one player Manchester City regret letting go

Cole Palmer has scored in the Premier League, League Cup, Community Shield, and European Super Cup in the same season.

Palmer's Manchester City career included seven goals in six competitions, but none in the Premier League. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City

Jill Roord's Injury: A Huge Setback for Manchester City in the WSL

Manchester City defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the League Cup.

Influential midfielder Jill Roord suffered a knee ligament rupture and will be sidelined for months. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Joey Barton aims dig at Chelsea after League Cup defeat

Liverpool's depleted side won League cup final against Chelsea.

Joey Barton praises Liverpool's win and takes a dig at Chelsea for their billionaire status. [ more ]

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EFL Cup 2024: Middlesbrough beat Chelsea 1-0 in first semi-final as Australia's Tom Glover stars, news, scores, results

Chelsea lost the first leg of the League Cup semi-final 1-0 to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough's goalkeeper Thomas Glover played a crucial role in their victory. [ more ]

ESPN

Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea (Jan 9, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.

Hayden Hackney's goal gave Middlesbrough a slender advantage for the second leg. [ more ]

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Hayden Hackney gives Middlesbrough Carabao Cup advantage over Chelsea

Isaiah Jones is a special talent who created the winning goal for Middlesbrough against Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final first leg.

Chelsea and Middlesbrough had multiple injured players for the match, impacting their lineups and performances. [ more ]

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BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Eidevall says League Cup 'needs looking at'

Arsenal's League Cup tie against London City Lionesses was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall criticized the way the League Cup is run and called for changes. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Ex-St Johnstone boss Davidson in talks with Queen's Park

Queen's Park is in advanced talks with Callum Davidson to become their new manager.

Davidson previously achieved success at St Johnstone, winning the Scottish Cup and League Cup in the 2020-21 season. [ more ]

Bitter and Blue

Manchester City

Manchester City Women Down Spurs

Yui Hasegawa's goal in the 34th minute secured a 1-0 win for Manchester City Women over Spurs in the League Cup

City dominated the match and prevented Spurs from getting a shot on goal [ more ]

BBC Sport

Chelsea thrash Sunderland to reach League Cup semis

Chelsea reaches League Cup semi-finals for seventh consecutive season

Fran Kirby scores two goals in the match [ more ]

BBC Sport