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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons at Stamford Bridge

INSANE: Chelsea secure last eight spot after raheem sterling sinks blackburn | Vintage Vibes

Raheem Sterling scores Chelsea’s second goal against Blackburn in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Stamford Bridge.
Raheem Sterling scores Chelsea’s second goal against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC/Getty Images

It is no wonder Mauricio Pochettino spends most of his time watching Chelsea on the edge of the touchline with his hands clasped tightly in his pockets and a tense expression on his face.

Even with his side 2-0 up and cruising against Blackburn thanks to goals from Benoît Badiashile and a rejuvenated Raheem Sterling, the Chelsea manager was a bundle of nerves throughout what turned out to be a comfortable victory in the end.

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