Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk were both surprise absentees in Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Brentford today. The duo were not a part of the team fitness update, provided by the club, yesterday. And according to the club itself, the dup missed out due to "small muscle strains." Later on Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino went to say that Enzo had a second reason to be away from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Blackburn: Enzo, Mudryk, Broja, Carney (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
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Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
The Chelsea winning streak is over. Today saw a rough one for the Blues, who fell 2-0 to Brentford in a fiercely contested London derby. Not much time to dwell on it though, as Blackburn Rovers await, for a EFL Cup round of 16 clash. That's the most positive thing about fixture congestion- when you lose, there is another match coming on quickly, and thus you must rapidly move … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Liverpool Team News at Tottenham: Alexander-Arnold, Alcantara
Liverpool FC beat Leicester City 3-1 in EFL Cup 3rd round action earlier today, and the victory marked the Reds fourth straight win by that exact score line. Thiago Alcantara (groin) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) were left out of the squad again, meaning they are doubts for the next match, a blockbuster at fourth place Tottenham. The good news is that the Reds have … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Tottenham: Alexander-Arnold, Alcantara
Man United vs Newcastle Headlines EFL Cup 4th Round Draw
The bulk/majority of the EFL Cup's 3rd round of action took place today, and with it, this round of action concluded. Enter the 4th round draw, which is headlined by Manchester United versus Newcastle United, a rematch of last season's tournament final. The holders, United, got here by routing Crystal Palace 3-0 yesterday. Newcastle advanced due to their dumping Manchester … [Read more...] about Man United vs Newcastle Headlines EFL Cup 4th Round Draw
West Ham Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Lincoln City
West Ham United probably got the best draw of anybody when it comes to their 3rd Round Carabao Cup opponent. When most of the bigger boys in the Premier League are taking on fellow top flight, or recently demoted from, sides, the Irons have an opponent from the third tier of the FA pyramid in Lincoln City. They are not a great League One side either, as they currently sit … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction, Team News vs Lincoln City
Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Brentford FC (EFL Cup)
From one London derby to another, in a different domestic competition, as Arsenal visits Brentford FC in the Carabao Cup. While Manchester City at Newcastle is no doubt the headliner tie in this round of the tournament, Arsenal at Brentford makes for a very solid undercard. The Bees have proven their point- they're here to stay in the top flight this time. Not only that, but … [Read more...] about Arsenal Starting XI Prediction at Brentford FC (EFL Cup)
Man United to Begin EFL Cup Defense vs Crystal Palace
With the conclusion of the EFL Cup second round earlier today, we now know who will be squaring off in the third round. The draw was held earlier today, and holders Manchester United will begin their title defense against Crystal Palace. United beat Newcastle on Feb. 26 of this year, in last season's final, thus ending the club's half-decade trophy drought. The United-Palace … [Read more...] about Man United to Begin EFL Cup Defense vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Wimbledon (EFL Cup 2nd Rd)
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC commence their EFL Cup campaigns this midweek, with second round London derbies. Expect Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino to do some heavy squad rotation, although the long list of injuries that he's currently dealing with inhibits him, somewhat, in this regard. With two matches this week, ahead of the international break, the second round … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Wimbledon (EFL Cup 2nd Rd)
Tottenham at Fulham (EFL Cup 2nd Rd) Team News: Reguilon, Sanchez
It's that time of year again, yes, already. The stage of the EFL/Carabao/League/Capital One Cup where the big boys enter the fray has now arrived. Both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC commence their EFL Cup campaigns this week, with second round London derbies. Spurs will make the short trip south to face Fulham, and they'll do so with no fresh injury concerns coming out of … [Read more...] about Tottenham at Fulham (EFL Cup 2nd Rd) Team News: Reguilon, Sanchez