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Middlesbrough Stuns Chelsea in Carabao Cup Semi-Final Clash

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Chelsea faces a shocking defeat as Middlesbrough secures a narrow lead in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. Find out how Mauricio Pochettino's Blues faltered in the crucial match.

Middlesbrough has left Chelsea in disbelief after a surprising victory in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash. Despite Mauricio Pochettino's efforts, the Blues succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat, with Hayden Hackney scoring the decisive goal in the 38th minute. Pochettino's hopes to secure a major final for Chelsea were dampened as Middlesbrough seized the advantage. The match witnessed missed opportunities from Chelsea, with striker Cole Palmer failing to convert several crucial chances.

Chelsea now faces an uphill battle in the second leg at Stamford Bridge, needing to overcome the deficit to progress to the finals. The defeat serves as a wake-up call for Pochettino's team, highlighting the challenges they face in both domestic and cup competitions. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next leg to see if Chelsea can turn the tables and secure a spot in the Carabao Cup final.

In other news, Fran Kirby of Chelsea has bravely opened up about the body image issues and abuse she has faced, shedding light on the challenges professional footballers encounter off the pitch. Additionally, Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough squad's resilient performance against Chelsea showcases their determination to excel in the Carabao Cup, setting the stage for an intense second leg showdown.

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Mauricio Pochettino wants Chelsea to enjoy cup semi-final against ... (Laois Nationalist)

The game at the Riverside could see Pochettino's men put one foot in the club's first major final since 2021.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea live updates: Carabao Cup semi-final ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as the Championship side host Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea in their semi-final first leg at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday.

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Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea Livestream: How to Watch Carabao Cup ... (CNET)

Mauricio Pochettino's Blues head to the Riverside Stadium for the first leg of this League Cup semifinal.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea, League Cup semifinal: How to watch ... (NBC Sports)

Mauricio Pochettino could really use a shiny League Cup to distract from Chelsea's ongoing struggles in the Premier League.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea LIVE: Carabao Cup latest score and ... (Yahoo Sports)

Who will claim the advantage ahead of the second leg as the Carabao Cup semi-finals get underway?

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Confirmed Chelsea line up vs Middlesbrough (Chelsea FC)

Mauricio Pochettino's starting XI for tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough includes three changes from the weekend's FA Cup tie.

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea predictions: EFL Cup betting tips, odds ... (The Independent)

Read our Middlesbrough vs Chelsea predictions here. We've selected three EFL Cup betting tips using the best odds for Tuesday's game and included free bets.

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Under-18s report and reaction: Leicester 2 Chelsea 2 (Chelsea FC)

The Chelsea Under-18s had to settle for a draw away at Leicester City in our first match of 2024 at that level, but head coach Hassan Sulaiman believes it ...

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest ... (Evening Standard)

The Blues will be looking to take a positive result back to Stamford Bridge for the second leg next week.

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Middlesbrough earn slender EFL Cup lead over Chelsea (BBC Sport)

Chelsea miss a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earn a slender advantage in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at a boisterous ...

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Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea live stream: How to watch EFL Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

Watch Now: Chelsea continue their quest for their first piece of silverware under Mauricio Pochettino when they take on Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

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League Cup: Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in semi-final first leg as ... (The Irish Times)

Chelsea striker Cole Palmer squandered a hat-trick of chances as Hayden Hackney handed Championship Middlesbrough a priceless first-leg lead in their League Cup ...

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Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea: Hayden Hackney earns Carabao Cup ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free highlights as Middlesbrough secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea thanks to Hayden Hackney's first-half goal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup ...

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Hayden Hackney gives Middlesbrough Carabao Cup advantage ... (The Guardian)

A 37th-minute goal from Hayden Hackney secured a 1-0 win for Championship side Middlesbrough in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea.

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Middlesbrough stun Chelsea flops to take League Cup semi-final lead (FRANCE 24)

Hayden Hackney scored the only goal on 38 minutes as the Championship side held out against Mauricio Pochettino's expensively assembled array of ...

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Middlesbrough stun wasteful Chelsea to take narrow lead in ... (The42)

CHELSEA STRIKER COLE Palmer squandered a hat-trick of chances as Hayden Hackney handed Championship Middlesbrough a priceless first-leg lead in their ...

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Beaten Chelsea the better team, laments Pochettino (RTE.ie)

Mauricio Pochettino bemoaned Chelsea's profligacy following their shock 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

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Middlesbrough stuns Chelsea as Blues lose first leg (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Middlesbrough will travel to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with a one-goal advantage after stunning the Premier League ...

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Boro upset Chelsea in Carabao Cup semi-final first leg (RTE.ie)

Chelsea striker Cole Palmer squandered a hat-trick of chances as Hayden Hackney handed Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough a priceless first-leg lead in ...

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Michael Carrick savours special night as Middlesbrough beat ... (Limerick Leader)

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes his side had to โ€œsufferโ€ to earn a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Hayden Hackne...

Chelsea rue missed chances in narrow EFL Cup defeat (Premier League)

Mauricio Pochettino's side have it all to do in semi-final second leg after slipping to 1-0 loss at Middlesbrough.

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Middlesbrough v Chelsea: Carabao Cup Semi-Final post match stat ... (EFL)

Middlesbrough have won all six of their Carabao Cup games so far this season, the longest winning run by a non-Premier League club in the competition since ...

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Mauricio Pochettino 'can understand' fan anger as Chelsea players ... (Independent.ie)

Mauricio Pochettino said he could โ€œunderstandโ€ the anger of the Chelsea fans after his players were booed off the pitch by the travelling supporters at the ...

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'She looks big today' - Kirby on body image & abuse (BBC Sport)

Chelsea's Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse about her body shape, returning from injury and her club future.

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Chelsea's Fran Kirby Opens Up On Body Image Issues (Forbes)

Chelsea's Fran Kirby has candidly addressed the pervasive issue of body image within the realm of professional football, a struggle she herself has faced.

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Michael Carrick urges Middlesbrough players to embrace the ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Boro head coach Carrick saw his team secure a 1-0 first-leg lead at the Riverside Stadium on Wednesday evening, which will send them to Stamford Bridge on ...

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League Cup: Middlesbrough stun Chelsea to take semifinal lead in ... (WION)

Hayden Hackney scored the only goal on 38 minutes as Mauricio Pochettino's expensively assembled array of stars again failed to perform away from home.

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Chelsea, England forward Kirby speaks out on toxic social media ... (Reuters)

Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby has spoken out about body image and social media abuse, saying while the toxic fan criticism is linked to the growing ...

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Chelsea's Kirby speaks out on body image, social media abuse ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Chelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby has spoken out about body image and social media abuse and said the negative comments are "tough" to read.

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