"Premier" League clubs were competing in the third round of the English League Cup on Tuesday evening. One of the most interesting matches took place at the "King Power" stadium, where "Leicester City" hosted London's "Chelsea" players. Claudio Ranieri's team had acquired a two-goal advantage, but the character of the "Blues" became the decisive factor in this match. In the 34th minute, the English champions led 2-0, with Shinji Okazaki scoring two goals. However, at the end of the first half, Gary Cahill reduced the deficit, and in the 49th minute, Cezar Azpilicueta equalized the score with a stunning strike. In the 89th minute, Leicester's team were left with ten men, and during extra time, Cesc Fabregas demonstrated his class - two goals from the Spaniard in two minutes secured a 4-2 victory for "Chelsea" and advancement to the next round. "Liverpool" and London's "Arsenal" players celebrated confident victories. The latter defeated "Nottingham" with a score of 4-0, with goals from Granit Xhaka, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, and a brace from Lucas Perez. "" Liverpool" also secured an easy victory and advanced to the next round. Prior to facing "Derby," Ragnar Klavan, Coutinho, and Divock Origi scored. In other matches, Liverpool's "Everton" suffered a painful loss at home against "Norwich," and "Bournemouth" lost in extra time to "Preston." Results: "Derby" 0 - 3 "Liverpool" "Nottingham" 0 - 4 "Arsenal" "Everton" 0 - 2 "Norwich" "Bournemouth" 2 - 3 "Preston" "Leicester" 2 - 4 "Chelsea
English League Cup: "Arsenal" and "Liverpool" move forward, "Chelsea" showed character (VIDEO)
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