Newcastle put both Mancunian sides to the sword in earlier rounds having already deal with both City and United in back-to-back affairs.
Sadly, that’s about to change.Įddie Howe overcame a tumultuous period at the club to beat Fulham having endured elimination from all European competitions while also struggling in domestic outings, mostly on road games. Chelsea has advanced past the QF in the last four times he reached such a stage.
Last weekend, Chelsea’s win over Sheffield United in the Premier League lifted them to a mediocre 10th position while Newcastle’s victory over Fulham has NUFC sitting sixth.Ĭhelsea’s run in the EFL Cup has seen them defeat minnows AFC Wimbledon, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Blackburn. The Carabao Cup has reached its quarter-final stage and things will get going at Stamford Bridge, London, on Tuesday as the Magpies will visit the posh neighborhood of the capital to face the Blues and Mauricio Pochettino.Ĭhelsea defeated Blackburn Rovers 2-0 to reach the QF while Newcastle ousted Manchester United with a 3-0 victory having fallen to the Red Devils in last year’s final.
