The Carabao Cup fourth round will take place on October 29, which will see former Chelsea star, Frank Lampard, return to Stamford Bridge as a manager. Frank Lampard had a successful football career lifting every trophy expected of a player. In the same fashion, the Blues legendary player is having a grand coaching career. Last week, in the Carabao Cup, coach Frank Lampard led Derby County to Old Trafford to challenge his former Chelsea turn Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho. The game at Old Trafford ended in penalty kicks in favour of Frank Lampard. Derby County will now play against Frank Lampard former club, Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The game will be played at Stamford Bridge, which will be an opportunity for Frank Lampard to … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: four key points from Chelsea win over Liverpool
Last night in England saw one of the biggest games of this season go down at Anfield between two arch rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool. Prior to last night defeat, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side had maintained a hundred per cent win as many had expected them to at least play a draw with Chelsea. But it turns out the Blues were all out to destroy Liverpool hundred run. There was a lot to see from last night match but these are some the major key points we took note of, 1. Nothing is impossible in Football. Liverpool scoring the first goal against Chelsea last night via Daniel Sturridge could have seen the Reds have a win or at least a draw, But Chelsea proves that things can change and anything can happen in football as they went on to score two goals in … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Jurgen Klopp revealed lesson learnt after Chelsea game
We believe last night match between Chelsea and Liverpool in the Carabao League was a rehearsal for the Blues to learn. Although it comes in a hard way, Liverpool have lost their place in the Carabao league with Chelsea likely to face Arsenal in the fourth round. Also, Chelsea have put an end to Liverpool hundred per cent win for this season after the game ended in a 2 - 1. The two sides are however expected to meet once again at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the English Premier League - The biggest league in England. With the look of the look of things, the match will be more difficult owing to the fact that the two sides will start their most dangerous and best players this time around. Klopp had made eight changes in the Reds squad that face … [Read more...]
Changes in the Carabao Cup will affect Chelsea, Liverpool and others
The Carabao League third round started last night and to continue tonight, Chelsea travel to Anfield to play against Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side. However, there seem to be some new changes made to the Carabao League that affect all participating football clubs. The EFL during the summer conference alongside football clubs came up with some new rules that will be applicable to the competition. Below are some of the new rules, 1. No more extra time This is the most essential rule, in the past after the 90-minute game, the football clubs are always granted an extra 30 mins if the game ends in a draw. However, this time around, when the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will be a straight penalty kick. 2. Penalty Kicks changed to … [Read more...]
Video: Liverpool confirm Mignolet already looking forward to tonight match against Chelsea
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Belgium international, Simon Mignolet will be starting for the Reds as they play against Chelsea tonight in the Carabao league in place of Alisson Becker. So far, Mignolet is the only player Klopp has confirmed for the big game tonight as he stressed that the other squad members will be good. However, the Belgium international has taken to social media to celebrate his first start for the Reds this season as he seems excited to be at the goal post once again after a long time. Simon Mognolet seems eager to play after uploading a video of himself getting ready. https://twitter.com/SMignolet/status/1044907585911107584 Klopp also confirmed that the Belgian goalkeeper has been training hard and he is confident … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup, Liverpool vs Chelsea: Michael Owen gives his prediction
The Carabao League third round takes place tonight and Sarri Maurizio will be leading his boys to Anfield to play against Liverpool. The match is expected to be a difficult one owing to the fact that the two sides play football with the same formation and style. Although the two sides are expected to change their squad to some extent to give rest to the players that will play again in the EPL, the match will still be very interesting to watch. However, ahead of the match, Liverpool former striker, Michael Owen has given his predictions for the match. According to Owen, Liverpool will maintain their hundred per cent win. He added Chelsea and Liverpool have met in the past with the Reds winning 2 in their last 14 meeting. The two wins were at Stamford … [Read more...]
Liverpool vs Chelsea: key stats, player to watch and prediction
The League Cup now called Carabao League third round will be going down tonight in England as two rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns. This match will be a must watch as Sarri Maurizio and the Blues squad will be moving to Anfield to play against Liverpool. So far, Liverpool have maintained a hundred per cent win and they hope to continue their fine form when they face Chelsea tonight. The Blues, on the other hand, are yet to suffer a defeat this season except for their recent goalless draw against West Ham on Sunday, which saw them drop from the top of the EPL table to the third spot. Key Stats Liverpool are the most respected club participating in the Carabao League having won it for 8 times. Chelsea have played a 1 - 1 against the Reds in … [Read more...]