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Only lifting the Carabao Cup will do for Chelsea's Pochettino
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.
English Carabao Cup
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.
Soccer
Chelsea score six on way to 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.
English Carabao Cup
Pochettino's been a boost for Chelsea, but Carabao Cup exit could ruin it all
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.
English Carabao Cup
Boro expose Chelsea's reliance on Palmer, and injuries are no excuse
Chelsea's first-leg loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup semifinals showcases Mauricio Pochettino's side continuing to have issues, aside from injuries.
Soccer
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.
Soccer
Middlesbrough shock Chelsea in Carabao semis
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
Soccer
Hayden Hackney gives Boro shock lead over Chelsea
The Riverside erupts after Hayden Hackney prods Middlesbrough in front vs. Premier League side Chelsea.
Soccer
Villa beat Boro 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.
Matty Cash
Soccer
Matthew Cash wins it for Aston Villa with deflected strike
Matthew Cash scores in the 88'
Soccer
Liverpool avoid Chelsea in Carabao semifinals
Nine-time champions Liverpool will play Fulham in their League Cup semifinal in January, while Championship side Middlesbrough will take on Chelsea.
Jonathan Howson
Soccer
Jonathan Howson scores opening goal for Middlesbrough
Jonathan Howson scores opening goal for Middlesbrough
News
Chelsea to host Newcastle in Carabao quarters
Newcastle United's reward for knocking out Carabao Cup holders Manchester United will be a trip to take on Chelsea in the quarterfinals, while record nine-time winners Liverpool will host West Ham United.
Samuel Silvera
Soccer
Samuel Silvera with a Goal vs. Exeter City
Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough) with a Goal vs. Exeter City, 10/31/2023
English League Championship
Wright slams home his first Coventry goal in big win
The USMNT's Haji Wright scores Coventry's second goal of the day in their 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.
Matthew Hoppe
Soccer
San Jose loans U.S. forward Hoppe from Boro
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired U.S. men's national team forward Matthew Hoppe on a 12-month loan from English second-tier Championship side Middlesbrough.
Soccer
Coventry edge Boro to reach Champ playoff final
Coventry City edged Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough on Wednesday to reach the Championship playoff final with a 1-0 aggregate victory.
Soccer
Coventry, Boro draw 0-0 in playoff first leg
Coventry City were held to a 0-0 draw by visitors Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Championship semifinal playoff on Sunday.
Zack Steffen
Soccer
Zack Steffen cooks up Middlesbrough's favourite dish
Middlesbrough & USMNT goalkeeper Zack Steffen cooks a chicken parmo with Alexis Nunes.
Soccer
Middlesbrough thrash Norwich at home 5-1
Middlesbrough score four goals in the first half as they cruise to a 5-1 home win over Norwich.
Zack Steffen
Soccer
Steffen tells ESPN: Missing World Cup with USMNT 'a bitter pill to swallow'
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen was left out of U.S. World Cup squad but his form at promotion-chasing Middlesbrough has him back in contention.
Zack Steffen
Soccer
Why Carrick immediately had respect at Middlesbrough
Zack Steffen speaks about working under Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough.
Zack Steffen
Soccer
Steffen: I haven't spoken to Berhalter since World Cup omission
Zack Steffen opens up about missing the World Cup with the USMNT after he wasn't selected by Gregg Berhalter.
Soccer
Bristol City and Middlesbrough end in a draw
Matt Crooks scores in the 62nd minute, to tie Bristol City at two goals apiece.
Soccer
Kompany's Burnley promoted to Premier League
Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they earned automatic promotion with a 2-1 victory against Middlesbrough on Friday.
2023-24 EFL Championship Standings
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Leicester City | 44 | 30 | 4 | 10 | +47 | 94 |
Leeds United | 44 | 27 | 9 | 8 | +43 | 90 |
Ipswich Town | 43 | 26 | 11 | 6 | +32 | 89 |
Southampton | 44 | 25 | 9 | 10 | +24 | 84 |
West Bromwich Albion | 44 | 20 | 12 | 12 | +23 | 72 |
Norwich City | 44 | 21 | 9 | 14 | +16 | 72 |
Hull City | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | +8 | 66 |
Coventry City | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | +14 | 63 |
Middlesbrough | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | +4 | 63 |
Preston North End | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | -5 | 63 |
Cardiff City | 44 | 19 | 5 | 20 | -11 | 62 |
Bristol City | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | +4 | 59 |
Sunderland | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | +1 | 56 |
Swansea City | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | -5 | 56 |
Watford | 44 | 12 | 17 | 15 | +1 | 53 |
Millwall | 44 | 14 | 11 | 19 | -12 | 53 |
Stoke City | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | -16 | 50 |
Queens Park Rangers | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | -16 | 50 |
Blackburn Rovers | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | -16 | 49 |
Plymouth Argyle | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | -11 | 48 |
Sheffield Wednesday | 44 | 13 | 8 | 23 | -29 | 47 |
Birmingham City | 44 | 12 | 10 | 22 | -16 | 46 |
Huddersfield Town | 44 | 9 | 17 | 18 | -27 | 44 |
Rotherham United | 44 | 4 | 12 | 28 | -53 | 24 |
2023-24 Team Leaders
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