Chelsea vs Preston: FA Cup - LIVE!
Chelsea has their sights set on making a long run in the cup as they play against a Championship team in west London this evening. They are likely to win against Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup. After this, they will compete in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against another second-tier team, Middlesbrough, later this week.
Recently, Chelsea has won two Premier League games in a row by narrowly beating Crystal Palace and Luton after the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, he has many players who are absent due to injuries, leaving him with fewer choices for his starting lineup today. This list of injuries has now grown to ten players including Christopher Nkunku, who won't be playing, and Conor Gallagher, who is on the bench but rumored to be leaving the team soon. However, Moises Caicedo, Raheem Sterling, and Cole Palmer are all starting players.
As for North End, they are going to face a tough match tonight. They have not been playing well lately and have lost four out of their last five games. Right now, they are in 14th place in the Championship and are only five points away from making it to the play-offs. You can stay updated on the Chelsea vs Preston FA Cup match by following the live updates below. Expert analysis is also being provided by Standard Sport's Nizaar Kinsella, who is reporting from Stamford Bridge.
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It's anybody's guess what the score will be at this point, after 71 minutes of play.
Broja makes a clean run towards the goal, bypasses the goalkeeper and takes a shot, but it's blocked by a defender on the goal line.
Sterling attempted to score from a far distance but unfortunately, his shot was redirected and ended up hitting the net on the side.
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Amazingly, Raheem Sterling managed to score a magnificent free-kick that led to Preston's downfall. Chelsea, on the other hand, are dominating the game and are well on their way to securing a victory.
The strike he made during the recent match was very similar to the one he scored during his team's away game against Newcastle back in November.
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Whiteman tackles Palmer just outside the penalty box. The referee shows him a yellow card.
Sterling is going for it... He's done it, Sterling has scored!
Amazingly executed free-kick that was placed perfectly in the upper corner. Woodman had no chance of saving it.
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Thiago Silva happens to net a goal with a header straight from a corner, which could potentially be his initial contact with the ball.
The superiority of Chelsea has ultimately been demonstrated, but they will have to enhance their performance in order to confront upcoming challenges.
Chelsea Scores 2-0 Against Preston With A Goal From Thiago Silva At 66' Mark
It appears that Madueke has found some room to take a shot, but unfortunately it gets deflected away and results in a corner.
That's it, job done. Silva swung the ball towards the near post, had a smooth run, and successfully headed the ball into the goal with great force.
After 64 minutes of the game, Sterling enters the penalty area, but takes an unexpectedly long moment to attempt a shot, which ultimately leads to the chance being missed.
Finally, he encounters a crimson pit and Preston manages to swiftly clear the ball away.
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Chelsea started the second half poorly, but they managed to conjure a moment of excellence. Gusto delivered a crossing pass, which Armando Broja headed into the goal. This goal was critical for both the team and the striker.
Mauricio Pochettino is making substitutions, bringing on Noni Madueke and Thiago Silva. He wants to ensure the team's success and is not taking any risks.
After 60 minutes of play, he is so close to scoring a second goal.
Mudryk sends the ball in, Broja surpasses Woodman, but unfortunately, his header misses the goal by going over the bar.
Chelsea have just made some changes to their team. Gilchrist has been replaced by Silva and Mudryk has been substituted for Madueke.
Chelsea Wins 1-0 Against Preston: Armando Broja Scores At 57' Mark
That was crucial for them. Gusto maneuvers to his right side, delivers a sharp cross to the center and Broja skillfully redirects the ball with a header towards the distant corner.
It's been 56 minutes and Osmajic has gone down. He requires some medical attention.
Chelsea fans have expressed their support for the player, indicating that he isn't facing any issues. The player is expected to continue without any problems.
