Chelsea thrash Everton 2-1

London : Antonio Rudiger’s header and Willian’s sharp finish after a one-two with Cesc Fabregas saw Chelsea into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

The Blues also inflicted defeat on David Unsworth in his first game as caretaker manager. Charly Musonda received a short corner from Willian before whipping it to the far post for the Germany international to loop a header back across goal and into the net. Willy Caballero merely watched for 55 minutes before expertly denying Wayne Rooney from point-blank range.

The Toffees rallied and almost profited from Caballero’s sloppy ball out before a slight deflection sent Aaron Lennon’s effort from six yards just over the bar.

Michy Batshuayi almost capitalised when the ball went past the onrushing Jordan Pickford, but Phil Jagielka recovered superbly to deny him on the
line.

Ademola Lookman’s powerful drive hit the bar but the Blues held on to secure their place in the next round. In some late drama, Willian appeared to put the game to bed after neat interplay with Fabregas before Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave the Toffees hope, but too late.