Chelsea’s substitutes have made the difference as wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at third-tier Cardiff City and a place in the English League Cup semifinals.

Yet even with the lead, Chelsea still allowed Cardiff to get back in the game, conceding an equaliser in the 75th minute. Had it not been for Pedro Neto’s late winner, the Blues were looking at a shock scoreline once the final whistle sounded.

The impact of Chelsea ’s gruelling run to Club World Cup glory has been revealed, with data showing the Blues suffered more injuries than any other European team at the tournament. Chelsea were crowned world champions after they defeated Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the final in New Jersey on July 13.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Chelsea has seen a 44% spike in injuries after competing in the supersized Club World Cup this year, according to findings published on Tuesday. But the newly expanded tournament has so far had a “minimal impact” on injuries overall, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index found.

Chelsea will square off with Everton in a Matchday 16 clash of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign. Below is all the essential info you’ll need, including kickoff details and where to catch the action on TV or streaming.

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.

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.