Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

9th in English League Championship
Pochettino can save Chelsea's season by winning Carabao Cup Pochettino can save Chelsea's season by winning Carabao Cup

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.

Chelsea thrash Boro to reach Carabao Cup final Chelsea thrash Boro to reach Carabao Cup final

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 thrash Middlesbrough to reach Carabao Cup final Chelsea thrash Middlesbrough to reach Carabao Cup final

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.

Why the Carabao Cup is so important for Chelsea, Pochettino Why the Carabao Cup is so important for Chelsea, Pochettino

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.

Injuries no excuse as Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer Injuries no excuse as Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer

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 blasts Chelsea after 1-0 1st-leg defeat to Middlesbrough Frank Leboeuf blasts Chelsea after 1-0 1st-leg defeat to Middlesbrough

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

Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in Carabao Cup semifinal first leg Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in Carabao Cup semifinal first leg

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.

Hayden Hackney gives Boro shock lead over Chelsea Hayden Hackney gives Boro shock lead over Chelsea

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

Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough for 1st FA Cup win in 8 years Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough for 1st FA Cup win in 8 years

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 wins it for Aston Villa with deflected strike Matthew Cash wins it for Aston Villa with deflected strike

Matthew Cash scores in the 88'

EFL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Leicester City 44 +47 94
2 Leeds United 45 +39 90
3 Ipswich Town 43 +32 89
4 Southampton 44 +24 84
5 West Bromwich Alb.. 44 +23 72
6 Norwich City 44 +16 72
7 Hull City 44 +9 69
8 Coventry City 43 +13 63
9 Middlesbrough 44 +4 63
10 Preston North End 44 -5 63
11 Cardiff City 44 -11 62
12 Bristol City 44 +4 59
13 Sunderland 44 +1 56
14 Swansea City 44 -5 56
15 Watford 44 +1 53
16 Queens Park Range.. 45 -12 53
17 Millwall 44 -12 53
18 Stoke City 44 -16 50
19 Blackburn Rovers 44 -16 49
20 Plymouth Argyle 44 -11 48
21 Sheffield Wednesd.. 44 -29 47
22 Birmingham City 44 -16 46
23 Huddersfield Town 44 -27 44
24 Rotherham United 44 -53 24
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Emmanuel Latte.. 14 28 1
20 Finn Azaz 10 44 8
11 Isaiah Jones 7 33 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
20 Finn Azaz 8 44 10
12 Luke Ayling 6 31 1
27 Lukas Ahlefeld.. 4 35 2