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1 day agoWhy the Carabao Cup first round will be played on a weekend next season
The Carabao Cup will start on the weekend of August 7, 2026, to accommodate the World Cup schedule.
Barcelona's request for a pitch inspection stems from concerns that the height of the grass could directly impact the tempo of their game against Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick's visible unease during the pre-match inspection highlighted the importance of pitch conditions for their style of play.
Women's Super League leaders City cruised to a 6-0 win at third-tier Bournemouth, after Khadija Shaw opened the scoring with a thumping 19th-minute header. Three further goals - a Lauren Hemp drive and a double from Laura Coombs - settled the contest before half-time, with substitute Vivianne Miedema netting twice after the break as City stretched their unbeaten run to 16 games in all competitions.
Chelsea have kept two clean sheets in 10 games since appointing Liam Rosenior as head coach last month. Repeated doziness at the back has cost them. They have held commanding advantages against Charlton, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leeds, only to give away silly goals. It is a bad habit and proved costly when a 2-0 lead was squandered during Tuesday's draw with Leeds.