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3 months agoMiddlesbrough embrace new Battle of the Bridge' 36 years after relegating Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino and Michael Carrick, who were once youth players, are now preparing for a tactical battle as managers in the Carabao Cup semi-final. An injury to Middlesbrough's right-winger Isaiah Jones could impact the outcome of the match. Historical parallels are drawn between a previous encounter between the two teams in the playoffs, where Middlesbrough emerged victorious. [ more ]