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EFL Cup: The second leg of the semifinals – Man City the only team in the final

By Ashley Anthony

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Burton Albion at Etihad Stadium on January 09, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Burton Albion at Etihad Stadium on January 09, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Dele Alli of Tottenham reacts to an injury during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 20, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Dele Alli of Tottenham reacts to an injury during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on January 20, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

A one-goal advantage. Never enough when playing for a spot in the final over two legs. This, especially when the team playing to get level is the home side.

Gladly, we have a great start to the weekend with the London derby between Chelsea and Spurs. The Stamford Bridge side has it all to play for and come as the team with a full deck of cards. Seeking redemption after the Arsenal defeat, Sarri will want his team to show up and apply themselves more in this one.

The reason they hold all the cards, even a goal down, Tottenham has an injury-hit list as long as a list of possible transfers coming to the English Premier League. Some big names missing from the roster… Mauricio’s Son is out with his Kane, all while they march on to the Dele to get Alli. Three names not needed on the sideline and rather on the pitch, it’s safe to say Spurs are going to struggle. What will Pochettino do?

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Like their counterpart Man City, none of the two clubs playing in this one can rest a player or two. They need to bring their A-game and meet Pep’s men in the final. Silverware has become scares with City on a rampage of recent.

How exciting is it knowing we might see Gonzalo Higuain? Sarri will be hoping he’ll be to spearheads the line and the team don’t allow for another Sarri detention period, where he sheds light on their lack of character.

Score prediction
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham

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