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Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was spotted sharing a private moment with Wrexham's co-chairman Ryan Reynolds in the aftermath of a pulse-pounding FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Racecourse Ground. Following the Red Dragons' 4-2 defeat in extra time, the Blues supremo made it clear he wants to see the Welsh outfit on the same stage as the Premier League heavyweights permanently.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior was full of respect for Wrexham after the Blues survived a massive FA Cup scare at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday. Despite the gulf in divisions, the Premier League giants were forced into extra-time by the Championship promotion chasers, eventually securing a 4-2 victory thanks to late strikes from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro. The night was defined by high drama, including a red card and a disallowed goal that required significant VAR intervention to decide the final outcome of this pulsating encounter.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left questioning the application of VAR after his side's valiant FA Cup run came to a dramatic end against Chelsea. The League One side pushed the Premier League giants to the limit in a six-goal thriller, but the game turned on its head when George Dobson was sent off following a VAR intervention, leaving the Red Dragons to fight through extra time with 10 men.

Wrexham’s Hollywood fairy tale almost penned its most incredible chapter yet on Saturday as the Championship side pushed Premier League giants Chelsea to the absolute limit in a pulsating FA Cup fifth-round tie. In a hostile atmosphere at the Racecourse Ground, the Welsh side twice took the lead against their illustrious visitors, forcing Liam Rosenior’s men to dig deep into their reserves of individual quality to avoid a historic upset. The match ultimately ended in a 4-2 victory for Chelsea after 120 minutes of intense football, as the Premier League side’s depth proved decisive during the extra-time period.

Chelsea narrowly avoided a monumental FA Cup upset on Saturday evening, requiring extra time to eventually see off a spirited Wrexham side 4-2. The Blues were made to sweat by the Welsh outfit, who twice took the lead in a pulsating encounter that saw the hosts reduced to 10 men before two late strikes finally settled the contest in favour of the Premier League giants.

Chelsea needed extra-time to beat 10-man Wrexham in their FA Cup fifth round tie, prevailing 4-2 in North Wales on Saturday. The Blues went behind twice in an entertaining encounter but managed to find two equalisers, before a red card after a VAR check meant Liam Rosenior's men finished the night with an extra player than their hosts on the pitch.

Joe Cole believes Chelsea must upgrade their goalkeeping options to compete with the Premier League's elite, and the Blues legend has identified an England international as the ideal candidate to displace Robert Sanchez.

Mason Mount is determined to salvage his Manchester United career despite transfer interest from Premier League rivals. The midfielder remains committed to proving his worth at Old Trafford after a tenure blighted by recurring injury issues.

Liam Rosenior believes Chelsea have finally found a world-class successor to Diego Costa. Following a stunning hat-trick against Aston Villa, the Blues boss claims Joao Pedro now belongs in the same bracket as the world's most elite finishers.

How to watch the FA Cup match between Wrexham and Chelsea, as well as kick-off time and team news

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has praised Robert Sanchez for his reaction to being dropped for the win over Aston Villa, insisting that the goalkeeper was "really disappointed" with the decision. The Spaniard had a nervy and unconvincing performance in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, leading to him being benched and prompting fresh questions about his long-term suitability as the club's first-choice shot-stopper.

Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack fought back the tears as he spoke about the death of his 18-year-old son for the first time. The former midfielder's world was turned upside down in 2021 when his son, Emilio, passed away after a tragic quad bike accident during a family holiday in Portugal.

When Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham in 2020, the Welsh club were a long way from the Premier League. Back then, the Red Dragons were still in the National League, the top tier of non-league. But since returning to the EFL in 2023, Wrexham's rise has been literally unprecedented, becoming the first team in English football to achieve three successive promotions. Now, they're after a fourth.