Middlesbrough

Chelsea advanced to the final of the Carabao Cup after disposing of Middlesbrough, allowing head coach Mauricio Pochettino the chance to win his first major piece of silverware in English football.

Four first-half goals steer Chelsea to a 6-1 win over Middlesbrough and send them to their second Carabao Cup final in three years.

Chelsea reached the League Cup final with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, underlining the gulf in quality between the Premier League side and their second-tier visitors.

Pochettino has done well to turn Chelsea around amid difficult circumstances, but a semifinal exit from the Carabao Cup could easily throw the club back into turmoil.

Chelsea's first-leg loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semifinals showcases Mauricio Pochettino's side continuing to have issues, aside from injuries.

Frank Leboeuf says Chelsea is too predictable, and he doesn't see it getting better any time soon.

Chelsea suffered a surprise 1-0 loss at second-tier Middlesbrough in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday with Hayden Hackney's goal giving Mauricio Pochettino's wasteful side plenty to do in the return.

The Riverside erupts after Hayden Hackney prods Middlesbrough in front vs. Premier League side Chelsea.

Matty Cash scored a last-gasp goal to send Aston Villa into the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in eight years with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Matthew Cash scores in the 88'