Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE! Penalties – Carabao Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

The quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup begin tonight with a fascinating clash at Stamford Bridge. Both Chelsea and Newcastle are in demand of trophies to justify their hefty spending in the transfer market and this competition is often the first port of call for teams not challenging for the league title.

Mauricio Pochettino is still yet to lift a piece of silverware in the English game while it has been over five years since the Blues’ last domestic trophy. Christopher Nkunku is on the bench again this evening as he nears his Chelsea debut, with a strong team named by Pochettino.

Newcastle have even bigger fitness issues and an even longer wait for a trophy, running back to 1955 after losing last season’s Carabao Cup final. However, they are faring better in terms of overall form and hammered the Blues 4-1 in the league last month. Follow Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE with Standard Sport’s match blog, featuring expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella in west London!