Chelsea FC 1-1 Aston Villa LIVE! Blues win penalty shootout - Carabao Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

James Robson @jamesrobsonES22 September 2021

Chelsea needed penalties to see off stubborn Aston Villa in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.

Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Marvelous Nakamba’s spot-kick, with Reece James booking a last-16 clash with Southampton after Ben Chilwell had struck the crossbar in an entertaining shootout.

Earlier, Timo Werner’s first goal of the season looked to have reigning European champions Chelsea on course for progress, only for Villa teenager Cameron Archer to hit back with a header.

Ashley Young also hit the woodwork after the tie went to penalties, with Thomas Tuchel’s side adding to their European Super Cup shootout win against Villarreal in Belfast last month.

Chelsea made 10 changes from the side that beat Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek making his first start of the season, though Atletico Madrid loanee Saul Niguez flattered to deceive once more in midfield.

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22 September 2021

Chelsea roll on

Well that was a thrilling end to a game that took time to catch fire.

An end-to-end second made up for a rather dour opening 45 minutes. And a penalty shoot-out that looked destined to be a stroll for Chelsea ended up going down to the final kick, with James planting the winner.

It was fitting that he had the decisive moment. He had been impressive all game - clearing one effort off his own goal-line and setting up Werner’s opener.

No doubt this competition is low down on Tuchel’s list of priorities - but his animated gestures on the touchline made it clear he really wanted to win this match.

22 September 2021

GOAL!

James plants his penalty into the top corner and Chelsea are through. 4-3 after penalties.

22 September 2021

GOAL!

Buendia sends Kepa the wrong way. 3-3

22 September 2021

MISS!

Chilwell hits the bar. The shoot-out goes on. 3-2.

22 September 2021

GOAL!

Konsa keeps the tie alive by sending Kepa the wrong way. 3-2

22 September 2021

GOAL!

Barkley makes it 3-1.

22 September 2021

MISS!

Nakamba’s shot is saved by Kepa.

22 September 2021

GOAL!

Mount fires Chelsea’s second. 2-1

22 September 2021

MISS!

Young fires against the bar.

22 September 2021

GOAL!

Lukaku sends Steer the wrong way. 1-1

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