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 2nd, 2012.
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 2nd, 2012.