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Alonso hails Palmer & Rogers connection as Chelsea boss addresses dispute

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised the flourishing partnership between Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers following their match-winning impact against Leeds United. The Blues boss believes their long-standing friendship, dating back to their Manchester City academy days, is acting as a catalyst for Chelsea's attacking improvement.

Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco react to Chelsea comeback win

Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco expressed delight after Chelsea scored six second-half goals to secure a wild 6-3 comeback win over Leeds United. The duo praised Xabi Alonso's impactful halftime changes as the Blues booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Ex-Chelsea striker hails Alonso for masterminding Welbeck's sensational move

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has heaped praise on Xabi Alonso’s decision to sign Danny Welbeck following Chelsea’s thrilling Carabao Cup comeback against Leeds United. The veteran striker netted twice in a dramatic 6-3 victory, proving he still has plenty to offer the Blues both on and off the pitch.

Alonso blames himself for Chelsea scare after nine-goal thriller against Leeds

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for a disjointed performance that saw his side fall two goals behind against Leeds United before rallying for a remarkable Carabao Cup victory. The Blues boss admitted he made life "too difficult" for his rotated squad after making nine changes for the midweek clash at Stamford Bridge.

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'It's rigged!' - Rogers brands Palmer's MotM award 'criminal' after Chelsea win

Chelsea survived a massive scare in the Carabao Cup third round as they roared back from two goals down to secure a chaotic 6-3 victory over Leeds. Despite providing three crucial assists off the bench to orchestrate the revival, £117 million signing Morgan Rogers watched his close friend Cole Palmer walk away with the Player of the Match accolade. The playmaker playfully slammed the decision as 'criminal', sparking a hilarious post-match exchange between the team-mates.

Palmer inspires incredible Chelsea comeback as Leeds collapse in nine-goal thriller

Chelsea staged a stunning second-half comeback at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 12 minutes to beat Leeds United 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. Trailing 1-0 at the break, Xabi Alonso made four half-time substitutions as Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto turned the frantic nine-goal thriller upside down.

Carabao Cup, fixtures & results

Eastern

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nashville SC	25	16	6	3	50	21	29	54	D L D W W
2	Inter Miami CF	25	12	9	4	61	46	15	45	D D D W L
3	New England Revolution	24	12	4	8	39	30	9	40	W L W D W
4	Charlotte FC	25	11	7	7	45	36	9	40	D W D W W
5	Chicago Fire FC	23	11	6	6	44	33	11	39	D D D D W

Western

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	23	14	4	5	52	21	31	46	W L W W L
2	Houston Dynamo FC	25	13	4	8	32	28	4	43	L W D D L
3	FC Dallas	25	12	7	6	49	42	7	43	W W W D L
4	San Jose Earthquakes	25	12	5	8	44	36	8	41	W W D D L
5	St. Louis City	25	11	8	6	42	35	7	41	W D W D W

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Frequently asked questions

The 2025 Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United will kick-off at 4:30 pm GMT on Sunday, March 16, at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool, who claimed a 10th League Cup title last season, will be aiming to go back-to-back in the competition for the first time since they went on a stunning 4-year winning streak between 1981-84. Amazingly, Newcastle haven’t had a trophy triumph for 70 years, since winning the FA Cup in 1955.

Both of the participating clubs, Liverpool and Newcastle, have started selling seats through their respective official ticket sites. Be aware that capacity is limited, and demand often exceeds available allocation. Each of the two finalists have been allotted a certain number of tickets. Liverpool have received 32,196 tickets and been allocated the east side of the Wembley Stadium. Newcastle have been allocated slightly less tickets, with 31,939 seats available to Magpies’ fans.

You could also obtain a Club Wembley membership, which would also ensure you seats for the FA Cup semi-finals (April 26 & 27) and the Final (May 17) as well. However, this will be more expensive. Depending on the type of membership, the cost could range from £2,640 to £13,002.

In addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels.

StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid ticket for entry.