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The Match
Match Report
Chelsea escape an embarrassing defeat on Tuesday night, coming from behind to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Lincoln City in the EFL Cup third round.
Team News
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca makes a total of eight changes to his starting lineup for Tuesday's EFL Cup third round tie against Lincoln City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Lincoln City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Enzo Maresca's Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Lincoln City after Robert Sanchez's red card.
Build-up
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Lincoln City vs. Chelsea: Blues in embarrassing mix-up ahead of EFL Cup tie after being left 'unaware' of rule change
Chelsea allegedly find themselves having been left unaware of an important EFL Cup rule change ahead of Tuesday's third-round tie at Lincoln City.Sep 23, 18:09
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Lincoln City vs. Chelsea: Why Enzo Maresca is unlikely to opt for mass academy inclusion for EFL Cup tie
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca will rotate his starting lineup for Tuesday's EFL Cup third round tie with Lincoln City, but his side is unlikely to include an array of academy players.Sep 23, 10:04
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Chelsea injury news: Will Cole Palmer be forced to undergo surgery on a troublesome groin problem?
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca refuses to completely rule out key player Cole Palmer undergoing surgery on his troublesome groin.Sep 22, 12:05
Chelsea lineup vs. Lincoln City: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as Enzo Maresca faces Cole Palmer decision after red card
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Enzo Maresca's Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Lincoln City after Robert Sanchez's red card.Sep 21, 21:27
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Lincoln City vs. Chelsea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Lincoln City and Chelsea.Sep 20, 23:51
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