The Chelsea football club has announced their starting lineup for their upcoming EFL Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle. The team features a mix of both regular first-team players and those who have recently been relegated to the bench or out of the squad entirely due to injuries and suspensions. Captain Enzo Fernandez leads a midfield trio of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga, with Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, and Joao Felix creating an attack-minded front three. Outcasts Ben Chilwell and Carney Chukwuemeka make an appearance on the bench. The match will kick off at 7:45 GMT.
While Chelsea fans were hoping to see a win against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, manager Enzo Maresca's reaction to midfielder Enzo Fernandez's mistake has sparked speculation that he may have lost patience with the player. As a video of Maresca turning away after Fernandez's error went viral, fans took to social media to express their concern. Will this impact their next match?
Rio Steakhouse, known for its all-you-can-eat style and beloved by NUFC midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, is opening a third location in Sunderland after its success in Newcastle and Middlesbrough. The grand opening is set for early 2025 at the former party bar Bud Bigalows, which has since been revamped into a new dining spot. With a devoted following and high standards of customer service, the expansion of Rio Steakhouse is highly anticipated by fans and foodies alike. Join the WhatsApp community to stay updated on the latest news and developments.
Despite a strong track record against Newcastle United, Chelsea suffered a devastating 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup after fielding a heavily rotated squad. A lackluster start and some sloppy play led to two early goals for the Magpies, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Even the return of Enzo Maresca, who made 11 changes from Sunday's winning team, could not save Chelsea from elimination. Bobby Vincent gave each player a score of 10 based on their performance, with some key players receiving low marks.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea's head coach, will give his reaction to his team's defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup. The match saw Newcastle score two goals, one from Alexander Isak and one own goal from Axel Disasi. This loss means Chelsea is one competition less to worry about. Stay tuned for live updates.
The Champions League saw a thrilling night of football with dominant performances from English clubs Liverpool and Manchester City, who went level on points at the top of the standings and set a new record for consecutive games undefeated in the competition. But the real headline came from Spanish side Barcelona, who finally triumphed over their long-time rivals, Bayern Munich, thanks to a stellar performance by captain Raphinha who scored a hat trick to secure a 4-1 victory. With the league phase table starting to take shape, it's safe to say that fans are in for an exciting and highly competitive season of Champions League football.
Former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck was involved in a collision with a Newcastle United defender, resulting in a worrying back injury during Brighton's 1-0 win on Saturday. Despite being administered gas and air on the field, Welbeck was able to fly back with his team to the South Coast, though the severity of his injury is still unknown. Fans can sign up for a free Arsenal newsletter to stay updated on the latest news surrounding the former Gunners player.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are eyeing Villarreal's Alex Baena as their replacement for veteran midfielder Luka Modric. The 23-year-old has been in impressive form, with 18 assists last season and five in just seven games this season. While Aston Villa and Newcastle are also interested in him, Real Madrid are determined to secure his signing and avoid missing out on their potential successor to Modric. Both Villa and Newcastle reportedly want to finalize the deal in the upcoming January transfer window.
Despite being the dominant side throughout the match, Manchester City were unable to secure a victory against a resilient Newcastle United side, who managed to hold them to a 1-1 draw. Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan breaks down the performances of each player and reveals his pick for man of the match. Meanwhile, there were also some early goals in the other 3pm kick-off matches.
Manchester City's hopes of defending their Premier League title have been dealt a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle without their star midfielder, Rodri. Guardiola's team was unable to secure a win after having taken the lead, and now face the risk of being overtaken by their title rivals. With Rodri sidelined for the rest of the season, City will have to find a collective solution to maintain their position at the top of the table.