Chelsea fight back to thrash Leeds 6-3, seal Carabao Cup fourth‑round spot

Chelsea overturned a two‑goal deficit to beat Leeds United 6-3 on Wednesday night and secure the sixth spot in this season’s Carabao Cup fourth round. Leeds took the lead through Tarik Muharemovic in the 23rd minute and Brenden Aaronson added a second just after halftime, but Chelsea responded with goals from Cole Palmer (two), Danny Welbeck (two), Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco to complete the comeback.

The win sends Chelsea into the last 16 alongside Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Sunderland, Bradford City and Crystal Palace. Other Premier League heavyweights—including Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal—will play their third‑round ties next week, meaning the cup’s next stage will feature a mix of top‑flight and lower‑division sides.

For Chelsea supporters, the performance highlights the squad’s attacking depth and resilience under pressure, boosting hopes of a deep cup run. Leeds, meanwhile, will reflect on defensive lapses that allowed six goals after building a promising lead.

Looking ahead, the Carabao Cup fourth‑round draw will take place later this week, with ties scheduled for the end of September. Fans can check the official EFL website for match dates and broadcasting details, while neutrals may want to watch how Chelsea’s rotated squad handles the increased fixture load.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/carabao-cup-6-teams-qualify-for-fourth-round/