Football: Chelsea drawn against Leeds in League Cup

“Leeds and Chelsea have a bit of history, so it should be an interesting game,” said Chelsea coach Matteo.

LONDON:

Chelsea were drawn to face Leeds United in the League Cup quarter-finals , shortly after beating Manchester United 5-4 at Stamford Bridge. Leeds, English football’s fallen giants, have beaten Premier League opposition in the two previous rounds, sinking Everton in round three before Tuesday’s 3-0 win at home to Southampton.

“Leeds and Chelsea have a bit of history, so it should be an interesting game,” said Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo. Bradford City were drawn against Premier League powerhouses Arsenal. After winning 3-1 at Liverpool, Swansea City will face second-tier Middlesbrough, while the only all-Premier League tie of the round sees Norwich City host Aston Villa.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 2^nd, 2012.