Chelsea surged into the Carabao Cup final with a one-sided victory over MiddlesbroughChelsea ensured that lightning did not strike twice by overcoming a narrow first-leg deficit to beat Middlesbrough at home and reach this year's Carabao Cup final. The Blues were stunned in the reverse fixture at the Riverside but recovered by pulling off a 6-1 rout to book their visit to Wembley, where they will face either Fulham or Liverpool next month. It allowed Palmer to show off his creative skills to a greater degree, with the 21-year-old often dictating the tempo for the Blues in and around the penalty area. Chilwell back with a bang Ben Chilwell marked his return to Chelsea's starting line-up for the first time in four months with an influential display on the left flank. Chilwell's relentless running and tenacious approach also seemed to rub off on his team-mates, who quickly gained control of the match after initially making a sloppy start.

Source: Express January 24, 2024 04:14 UTC