EFL Cup Quarter Final Ties Tonight
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Chelsea vs Newcastle
Game of the night looks to be Chelsea vs Newcastle. Im expecting a really closely contested game. Both teams have some really top class players. It hasnt really clicked for either team yet but tonight would be a great night to kick start the season.
I hope that this match is not an opportunity to showcase young players or players who are not included in the core squad specifically for the Premier League so that it can show a tight and interesting match to watch.
Newcastle is no longer playing in the UEFA Champions League, Eddie Howe should not make excuses for not being able to provide the best strategy for Newcastle.
If Lewis Miley and Anthony Gordon's performance when they beat Fulham continues in the match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, it will definitely make things as difficult for Chelsea as it was when they eliminated Manchester United from this tournament.
Eddie Howe has just put in a great performance with Newcastle.

This cup is really important to both teams seeing as the PL title is a step too far for both this season. Newcastle will feel this is a cup they can win, which could start an era of trophy winning for them under their new, mega wealthy Saudi ownership.
When both teams have confirmed their starting XI, we will see how serious this cup is for Newcastle and Chelsea.