Chelsea, Cardiff City and EFL Cup
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Where to watch Cardiff vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel, start time for EFL Cup match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Chelsea are aiming for more silverware under Enzo Maresca when they travel to Cardiff City in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup.
They pushed Newcastle hard on their visit to St. James' Park in October, only falling to a last minute winner from Bruno Guimaraes. Only two points separate them from their hosts, who will be feeling the pressure after Sunday's defeat in the Tyne-Weir derby and who looked drained from competing on four fronts.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is evasive when asked to explain his claim that he has endured his "worst 48 hours" at the club and lacked support.
Chelsea enters Saturday on a bit of a whimper on all fronts. After beating Barcelona in UEFA Champions League action last month, the club has gone winless in its past four matches. Along with losing to Leeds United earlier this month, the Blues only have draws against Arsenal and Bournemouth.
Chelsea got back to winning ways against Everton on Saturday as they won 2-0 thanks to first half goals from Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto.
Some of you have been asking via our Ask Me Anything about Chelsea form whether the Blues' inconsistency is down to their youthful squad.
The head coach said the issue was a "general" one and that he is "very happy with the fans" after their win against Everton on Saturday.
Chelsea boss Maresca has opened up a can of worms: "The last 48 hours have been the hardest since I joined the club."
Chelsea end their four-game winless streak in the Women's Super League with a comfortable 3-0 away victory against Brighton.