Chelsea host Leeds in Carabao Cup
Leeds United will be aiming to beat Chelsea in a League Cup tie for the first time today. The two sides meet at Stamford Bridge in the third round of this season’s competition. A place in the last 16 is up for grabs for the winner as the rivals face off in west London. It … The post Chelsea host Leeds in Carabao Cup appeared first on Ghanaian Times .
Leeds United is set to face Chelsea in a League Cup third-round showdown at Stamford Bridge. The winner will secure a place in the last 16 of the competition. This will be the first League Cup meeting between the two teams in 14 years, as their last encounter occurred in the quarter-finals back in December 2012, with Chelsea triumphing 5-1 at Elland Road.
For the first time in 23 years, Chelsea will host Leeds, who have not secured a victory in this fixture away from home since 1999. However, Leeds have started the season impressively, remaining unbeaten in all competitions. Their recent form includes a win and two draws in the Premier League, as well as a victory over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup second round last month.
Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered their first loss under new manager Xabi Alonso in a 1-0 defeat away at Arsenal on Sunday.
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