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Frank Lampard rues poor preparation
Frank Lampard says that Chelsea did not prepare well enough for their Capital One Cup quarter-final match with Leeds United on Wednesday.Dec 20, 06:46
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Rafa Benitez hails 'amazing' Chelsea
Rafa Benitez hails Chelsea as "amazing" after they progressed to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup.Dec 20, 06:13
Rafael Benitez: 'Chelsea are getting stronger'
Rafael Benitez says that Chelsea are getting "a little bit stronger" with every passing game following their 5-1 win at Leeds United on Wednesday.Dec 20, 03:26
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Juan Mata pleased with Chelsea's "desire" against Leeds United
Juan Mata says that he is pleased with Chelsea's performance in their 5-1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road in the League Cup quarter-finals.Dec 20, 03:11
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Chelsea's Rafael Benitez: 'Swansea City are a good team'
Rafael Benitez is determined to win the League Cup but admits that defeating Swansea City in the semi-finals will not be easy.Dec 20, 02:54
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea comeback
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez is delighted with his side's second-half comeback as they beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.Dec 19, 23:12
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Neil Warnock: 'It was a great cup tie'
Leeds United manager Neil Warnock draws some positives from his side's 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.Dec 19, 22:31
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Frank Lampard: 'Every trophy is a big deal'
Chelsea's Frank Lampard expresses his desire to reach Wembley in the League Cup.Dec 19, 22:09
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup.
Match Report
Chelsea come from behind to beat Leeds United 5-1 in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals at Elland Road.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage as Chelsea look to bounce back from their Club World Cup disappointment against Leeds United.
Team News
Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres start for Chelsea in tonight's Capital One Cup quarter-final against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Build-up
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Rafael Benitez: 'Players aware of Leeds United importance'
Rafael Benitez says that his foreign Chelsea players know about the club's long-standing rivalry with Leeds United.Dec 19, 06:52
Lee Peltier backs Rafael Benitez for Chelsea success
Former Liverpool defender Lee Peltier believes that Rafael Benitez will not let Chelsea fans' hostility affect him.Dec 19, 05:54
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Leeds United's Lee Peltier targets Chelsea upset
Lee Peltier says that Leeds United can defeat Chelsea at Elland Road on Wednesday and progress to the semi-finals of the League Cup.Dec 19, 04:22
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Lee Peltier: 'I do not fear Fernando Torres'
Lee Peltier is looking forward to facing Fernando Torres when Leeds United host Chelsea in the quarter-final of the League Cup on Wednesday.Dec 19, 03:42
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Juan Mata: 'We have to be ready for Leeds United'
Juan Mata will be ready for the test provided by Leeds after putting disappointment in the Club World Cup behind him.Dec 18, 12:39
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Tore Andre Flo: 'Leeds United can beat Chelsea'
Former Chelsea striker Tore Andre Flo believes that Leeds United can beat the European champions when the two teams meet at Elland Road on Wednesday.Dec 18, 08:59
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Neil Warnock realistic about League Cup chances
Neil Warnock is hoping that Chelsea have an off day when they travel to Leeds United in the League Cup on Wednesday.Dec 17, 16:44
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