Football News LIVE: Southampton equalise against Liverpool after Isak goal, Chelsea complete comeback, Gomez scores stunner
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31 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
Alejandro Garnacho made his first start for Chelsea tonight, but it's been brought to an end earlier than he'd have wanted.
He's substituted after 59 minutes at League One Lincoln.
He's scored his first goal and has now been withdrawn.
Hugo Ekitike takes his place at the break, with his minutes still being managed as he works back to fitness.
Isak even did a warm-down on the pitch after the whistle blew.
Liverpool lead Southampton 1-0 at Anfield.
Can they maintain their lead to progress in the Carabao Cup?
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45 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
THE GAME HAS BEEN TURNED ON ITS HEAD!
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49 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
Alexander Isak's goal is the difference at the break.
Liverpool lead Southampton despite not being at their best and the visitors threatening on multiple occasions.
Meanwhile, the second halves are underway elsewhere, with some potential shocks on the cards as things stand.
Chelsea are in action against League One Lincoln City, with Wrexham, Fulham, Wolves, Everton and Burnley also playing.
Here are the line-ups at the LNER Stadium:
Chelsea XI: Jörgensen, Hato, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto, Santos, Fernández, Garnacho, Buonanotte, Gittens, George.Lincoln XI: Jeacock, Bradley, Montsma, Hamer, Towler, Darikwa, House, Varfolomieiev, McGrandles, Street, Draper.
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Today, 19:01By Jack Cunningham
As to be expected, Arne Slot has massively rotated his team for this Carabao Cup game.
Alexander Isak starts for Liverpool, and he will be looking for his first goal as a Reds player.
There are also full debut for Giovanni Leoni as Slot makes 11 changes.
Liverpool: Marmadashvili, Frimpong, Leoni, Gomez, Robertson, Jones, Endo, Ngumoha, Nyoni, Chiesa, Isak
Subs: Woodman, Kerkez, Bradley, Ekitike, Williams, Gordon, Morrison, Danns, Pilling
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Today, 18:27By Jack Johnson
Ex-Newcastle and Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul has retired.
Krule has made the decision to hang up his gloves after leaving Luton Town at the end of last season.
The Dutchman made 222 Premier League appearances throughout his career, keeping 52 clean sheets in that time.
So far he's progressing really well."
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Today, 16:45By Jack Johnson
League One side Lincoln City will face world champions Chelsea tonight in the Carabao Cup third round, live on talkSPORT.
And it's going to be a night to remember for the Imps, welcoming the Premier League giants to the LNER Stadium,
Lincoln captain Tendayi Darikwa said ahead of the game: "It's going to be a great occasion for the club in the city, and it's something we're looking forward to.