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EFL Cup | Third Round
Sep 20, 2017 at 7.45pm UK
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5-1
The Match
Match Report
Michy Batshuayi scores a hat-trick as Chelsea make light work of Nottingham Forest with a 5-1 victory in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge.
Live Commentary
Relive Chelsea 5-1 rout over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Build-up
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Seventeen-year-old Ethan Ampadu could feature for Chelsea in EFL Cup tie
Chelsea are considering handing 17-year-old Ethan Ampadu his first-team debut in this evening's EFL Cup tie against Nottingham Forest.Sep 20, 10:54
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Antonio Conte: 'We will try our best in EFL Cup'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that his side will give the EFL Cup their "best" effort this season.Sep 19, 12:56
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Eden Hazard confirmed to start in EFL Cup
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Eden Hazard will start against Nottingham Forest.Sep 19, 12:41
Antonio Conte to turn to youth for Nottingham Forest cup tie
Antonio Conte says that "it is normal to rotate", as he prepares to ring the changes for the midweek EFL Cup third-round tie against Nottingham Forest.Sep 18, 15:40
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Eden Hazard to start against Nottingham Forest?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he is considering starting Eden Hazard in the EFL Cup game against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.Sep 17, 16:41
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