Chelsea vs Middlesbrough LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Middlesbrough in the EFL cup.
Manchester United won this competition last season - known as the Carabao Cup since 2017 - but it remains Liverpool who have the most triumphs in history, with nine to their name, one ahead of Man City.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final will be held at Wembley on 25 February, 2024, marking the first chance for both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Axel Disasi (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Chilwell with a cross.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Chelsea 4, Middlesbrough 0. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Matt Crooks (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Chelsea 3, Middlesbrough 0. Axel Disasi (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a fast break.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cole Palmer with a through ball.
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