'I am a leader' – Hazard rejects Sarri comments after inspiring Chelsea to Carabao Cup final

The Belgian winger produced a star turn against Spurs at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, proving to the Blues boss he has the qualities to lead Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard insists he aims to be a leader every time he steps out onto the pitch, rejecting Maurizio Sarri’s recent criticism of him. The Blues secured their …

'It's hard but we need to keep going' – Lamela calls for Spurs to bounce back quickly after Carabao Cup exit

Tottenham must move on from their defeat at Chelsea and focus on the remaining three trophies they can still win this season, says the Argentine Erik Lamela has warned that Tottenham have no time to feel sorry for themselves after Thursday’s Carabao Cup exit as they continue to fight for silverware on three fronts. Spurs’ …

Chelsea's Tottenham win was ideal response to Arsenal embarrassment, says Sarri

The Blues went 2-0 up at Stamford Bridge, although Spurs levelled the tie and forced penalties Chelsea’s win over Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup final was the ideal response to Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Arsenal, according to head coach Maurizio Sarri. The Blues boss offered a withering assessment of the reverse at Emirates Stadium, questioning Chelsea’s mentality and …

Tottenham boss Pochettino bemoans lack of away goals rule after Chelsea defeat

Eric Dier and Lucas Moura missed from the spot to help the Blues through to the final against Manchester City Mauricio Pochettino said the Carabao Cup’s new away goals rule cost Tottenham when they were beaten on penalties by Chelsea in Thursday’s semi-final. With Spurs leading 1-0 from the first leg, goals from N’Golo Kante and …

Motivated Chelsea ensure Sarri's gamble pays off with superb semi-final comeback

The Blues boss showed that his players are following him as they fought through a wonderful London derby match to reach the final Maurizio Sarri has blocked out his critics as his public barbs towards his own players did the trick in lighting a fire to get past Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford …

Tottenham boss Pochettino insists Premier League should delay VAR introduction

Spurs went 1-0 up in their tie with Chelsea when Harry Kane was retrospectively awarded a penalty, but the Argentine thinks the technology needs work Mauricio Pochettino believes the Premier League should delay the introduction of VAR despite Tottenham benefiting from technology in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Spurs were awarded a penalty after Harry …

Morata jets off for Atletico Madrid medical as Sarri's wait for Higuain ends

The Blues boss has seen his forward line go under some upheaval during the January transfer window following an inconsistent run in west London Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata will undergo a medical in Spain on Thursday as he closes in on completing his move to Atletico Madrid. Goal understands the Spain international will depart Stamford Bridge …

Man City-Burton, Liverpool-Fulham & the biggest aggregate wins in cup football history

Click:cnc routing machines The Sky Blues nearly surpassed the record of the biggest two-legged win in EFL Cup history, and Goal rounds up past historic record victories Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side came just short of breaking the record of biggest aggregate win in cup history following their victory over Burton Albion in the EFL …