Beaten 1-0 in the first leg, Chelsea must come back today against Middlesbrough (2nd division) coached by coach Michael Carrick, a specialist in the competition, to reach the final of the English League Cup, in which Liverpool will defend tomorrow a 2-1 in London against Fulham.
By ABC Color
January 23, 2024 – 01:00
Before the first legs, it seemed difficult not to imagine another scenario other than a final between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley on February 25. But ‘Boro’ disproved the predictions and Fulham gave battle to Liverpool, who managed to win 2-1 before the return leg this Wednesday (8:00 p.m. GMT) in London.
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For Chelsea, currently ninth in the Premier League, this competition is the most direct and easiest path to a title this season. Therefore, the initial setback against Middlesbrough, a mid-table team in the Championship (2nd division) hurt especially.
– Program of the second leg matches of the League Cup semi-finals:
Today: 5:00pm Chelsea-Middlesbrough, London (ESPN).
Tomorrow: 17:00 Fulham-Liverpool, in London (ESPN).
-The final, February 25 at Wembley.
Brighton draws and Milner adds records
Brighton, without Paraguayan Julio Enciso (injured) and with veteran James Milner, drew 0-0 at home yesterday with Wolverhampton at the close of matchday 21 of the Premier League, where they climbed to seventh place, displacing Manchester United.
* James Milner reaches 633 Premier League games and surpasses Ryan Giggs. 20 away from Gareth Barry’s record (653).
* James Milner is the first footballer in history to play every year in the Premier between the ages of 16 and 38.
* Positions: Liverpool 48, Manchester City 43, Arsenal 43, Aston Villa 43, Tottenham 40, West Ham 35, Brighton 32, Manchester United 32, Chelsea 31, Newcastle 29.
2024-01-23 05:31:30
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