He's a beast – Pochettino lauds Sanchez

The central defender was praised by his manager after helping Tottenham past West Ham in the EFL Cup Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino lauded Davinson Sanchez, labelling the defender “a beast” after his team’s EFL Cup win over West Ham on Wednesday. Sanchez was the only player to start Spurs’ second match in three days after Monday’s Premier League …

'I don't think he lost control' – Emery backs Guendouzi after sending off

The 19-year-old was sent off for the Gunners in Wednesday’s cup win over Blackpool, but his manager is not worried about the youngster Unai Emery is unconcerned by the red card shown to Matteo Guendouzi during Arsenal’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Blackpool because he does not feel the teenager “lost control”. Arsenal booked their place …

Pochettino relishing Carabao Cup derby clash with 'good friend' Emery

The two rivals will face off in the last eight, but Spurs’ manager is determined to keep things civil between him and his opposite number Mauricio Pochettino hailed Arsenal boss Unai Emery after Tottenham were drawn against their north-London rivals in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. A double from Son Heung-min and a late effort from Fernando …

'Proud' Lampard appreciative of warm Chelsea reception

Derby County’s Carabao Cup run ended on Wednesday, but the club’s manager left Stamford Bridge a contented man Frank Lampard described himself as a “lucky man” after receiving a hero’s reception on his first visit to Chelsea as an opposition manager. The Derby County boss oversaw an entertaining 3-2 defeat in the Carabao Cup as …

Arsenal to face Tottenham in Carabao Cup north London derby

The rivalry match headlines the quarter-final stage of the competition, with Manchester City and Chelsea also among the qualifiers Arsenal and Tottenham will face off in a mouthwatering north London derby in the pick of the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw. Both Spurs and the Gunners won their respective fourth-round ties on Wednesday. And they have …

Lampard passes management test as Chelsea given Halloween fright

The Blues icon came back to Stamford Bridge and almost caused a stunning upset with the Rams, who ultimately ended on the losing side A hero’s welcome awaited Frank Lampard as he strode back into the club where he ranks as a legendary figure, and the Derby County coach came close to causing Chelsea a …

Chelsea reunion a huge challenge for returning hero Lampard – Essien

Click:kg lbs converter Lampard was a legend at Stamford Bridge, but he will be hoping to overcome his former club in Wednesday’s fourth-round tie Frank Lampard’s Stamford Bridge return in the Carabao Cup with Derby County will be a big but difficult night, according to former Chelsea team-mate Michael Essien. For the first time in …

Chelsea vs Derby: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Blues veteran Frank Lampard will return to Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup with the hopes of completing yet another giant killing on Wednesday Former Chelsea vice-captain Frank Lampard will return to his old home of Stamford Bridge for the first time as manager on Wednesday, when his Derby side face the Blues in the …

West Ham vs Tottenham: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview

With the future of manager Mauricio Pochettino uncertain as Real Madrid hover, Spurs will begin their Carabao Cup campaign Less than 48 hours after completing their Premier League fixtures against Manchester City, Tottenham find themselves back in action as they begin their Carabao Cup campaign with a trip to West Ham. The Hammers were last …

Arsenal vs Blackpool: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

The Gunners will be eager to get back to winning ways after Crystal Palace managed to hold them to a draw in their last game Arsenal welcome League One opposition to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday when they take on Blackpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Unai Emery’s side are on a 12-game unbeaten run, …