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Carabao Cup: Why Middlesbrough Beat Chelsea – Carrick

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January 10, 2024

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has suggested that his team beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final clash on Tuesday because his players were disciplined, tactically smart and showed some real quality and composure against the Blues.

Recall that the Championship side stunned Chelsea at home 1-0.

Carrick’s side will now hope to get a good result in the second leg against the Premier League club at Stamford Bridge in a fortnight.

“It was a really good night; hopefully we can create some more of them in the future,” Carrick said in his post-match interview.

“The boys were immense. They were disciplined, tactically smart and showed some real quality and composure to play. Everyone literally had to perform and absolutely empty the tank.

“[It’s only halftime] but the players should still celebrate and applaud their effort. They’ve got to embrace it now. I keep saying that the next leg is a totally different one, a new challenge. We are ready for it, looking forward to it, and will embrace the challenge.”

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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2 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”