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
Second Half ends, Chelsea 6, Middlesbrough 1.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Offside, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Middlesbrough. Alex Gilbert replaces Matt Crooks.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Chelsea 6, Middlesbrough 1. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Substitution, Chelsea. Leo Castledine replaces Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Offside, Middlesbrough. Matt Crooks is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Chelsea 6, Middlesbrough 0. Noni Madueke (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Chelsea 5, Middlesbrough 0. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Conor Gallagher.
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