Chelsea v Newcastle LIVE: Carabao Cup updates as Blues win dramatic penalty shootout
Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle (Chelsea win 4-2 on pens): Mykhailo Mudryk grabbed an injury-time equaliser and then scored a decisive penalty in the shootout to send the Blues into the semi-finals
Chelsea booked their passage to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup on penalties after Mykhailo Mudryk’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Mudryk slotted home after a mistake from Kieran Trippier just as Eddie Howe’s side looked to have done enough to ease past the hosts, who struggled to create for much of the game.
Earlier, Callum Wilson had given the visitors a first-half lead on the counter-attack. But as the game went to spot-kicks, Trippier again was culpable, firing wide from 12 yards before Matt Ritchie saw the critical kick saved by goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic to see Chelsea through.
Relive all the action from tonight’s clash below:
Early Newcastle team news
Eddie Howe is considering starting Newcastle defender Sven Botman after he made a substitute appearance in the win over Fulham.
Alexander Isak has a minor groin problem that will likely keep him out of the game while Joelinton and Fabian Schar have undergone scans for recent knocks though the manager thinks they will be fine. Harvey Barnes is still out for four or five weeks.
Predicted line-up
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Lascelles, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Wilson, Hall
Early Chelsea team news
Mauricio Pochettino is dealing with a lot of injuries in his squad. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains out as does captain Reece James though both are recovering.
Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana and Ben Chilwell are not fit while Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke have returned to training. Christopher Nkunku could feature for the Blues after his long absence.
Predicted line-up
Chelsea XI: Bettinelli; Gusto, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Colwill; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Mudryk; Broja
When is Chelsea vs Newcastle and how can I watch it?
When is Chelsea vs Newcastle?
Chelsea vs Newcastle is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 19 December at Stamford Bridge.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via Sky Go.
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Is Chelsea v Newcastle on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
A blockbuster Carabao Cup quarter-final takes place on Tuesday evening as Chelsea host Newcastle United. A less than stellar Premier League campaign for Mauricio Pochettino’s side can be overshadowed by a strong cup run and some possible silverware but first the Blues must defeat last season’s runners-up.
Chelsea reached the last eight after wins over Brighton and Blackburn Rovers yet this match will be their most difficult test. Newcastle hammered the London side 4-1 in the league back in November and will be confident of claiming another victory this time out.
Eddie Howe’s team, though weakened by injuries to a big chunk of the squad, defeated Fulham 3-0 at the weekend and have responded well from their Champions League exit.
So far in the League Cup they have beaten Manchester City and Manchester United and if they go on to lift the trophy this year they will have done it the hard way.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final:
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