Wednesday 23 January 2008 at 09:54

Everton are hoping that they can once again become a major force in English football by beating Chelsea and lifting the Carling Cup.

The Toffees are 2-1 down from the first-leg but have a vital away goal as they go into tonight's (January 23rd) clash as the 7/4 underdogs with BoyleSports.

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Tuesday 22 January 2008 at 12:20

Tottenham assistant manager Gus Poyet is backing his side to record their first victory over Arsenal in nine-years and claim a place in the Carling Cup final.

And, taking a slender away goals advantage into tonight's (January 22nd) game at White Hart Lane after securing a 1-1 at the Emirates, Spurs are 5/4 favourites with Ladbrokes.

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Wednesday 09 January 2008 at 09:00

Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is set to return from his latest injury setback to take part in tonight's (January 9th) Carling Cup clash with Tottenham at the Emirates.

The re-emergence of the Dutchman has improved Arsenal's odds, with the Gunners 10/11 favourites with Ladbrokes to claim a first-leg advantage.

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Tuesday 08 January 2008 at 09:02

Carling Cup holders Chelsea will be without a host of their African stars for tonight's (January 8th) match with Everton.

The London side will be missing Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou as they prepare to take on the Merseysiders in the first leg of this year's semi-final.

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Monday 07 January 2008 at 12:38

Everton's South African midfielder Steven Pienaar is set to miss Tuesday's (January 8th) Carling Cup match with Chelsea.

The midfielder has joined his country's African Cup of Nations squad after the a request to delay his departure for the tournament was refused by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

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Monday 07 January 2008 at 08:56

Pascal Chimbonda has vowed to avenge Arsenal's win over Tottenham in last year's Carling Cup semi-final.

The north London clubs face-off again for a place in this year's final, with the first leg taking place at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday (January 9th).

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Thursday 20 December 2007 at 15:40

Chelsea are slight favourites to lift the Carling Cup after knocking Premier League title rivals Liverpool out of the competition last night (December 19th).

The west London side completed a 2-0 victory over the Merseysiders to claim a place in the semi-final of the competition against Everton.

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Wednesday 19 December 2007 at 08:50

German international Michael Ballack is finally set to make a first-team return for Chelsea after spending eight months on the sidelines.

The midfielder injured his ankle against Newcastle in April and could some part in tonight's (December 19th) Carling Cup encounter with Liverpool.

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Tuesday 18 December 2007 at 14:07

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Eboue is set to miss tonight's (December 18th) Carling Cup tie with Blackburn due to a knee injury.

The Ivorian damaged knee ligaments in a clash with Joe Cole in Sunday's (December 16th) bad-tempered Premier League match with Chelsea.

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Tuesday 18 December 2007 at 09:08

Manchester City midfielder Elano could miss tonight's (December 18th) Carling Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Brazilian has been in fine form since his switch from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk and his likely omission has seen City's odds of victory slide to 11/8 with Paddy Power

However the Blues are still favourites to win the clash, with the north London side priced at 11/10 with Party Bets.

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Thursday 01 November 2007 at 16:24

Chelsea narrow 4-3 against a dogged Championship side Leicester City has seen their odds of winning the Carling Cup slide.

The Blues were forced to battle form behind with just minutes left in the game, after Leicester hit back from a half-time deficit to lead at 2-1.

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Tuesday 30 October 2007 at 16:03

Former Liverpool frontman Robbie Fowler is hoping to dump his old club out of the Carling Cup tomorrow, despite the Merseysiders being second favourites to lift the trophy.

The teams battle it out for a place in the fifth round and Fowler is hoping that his side, 10/1 outsiders for the match and a 150/1 long shot for the trophy with Bet 365, can upset the five time European champions.

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Tuesday 25 September 2007 at 11:49

Rafa Benitez will be hoping to add some zest to Liverpool's performance against Reading in the Carling Cup after a dull and uninspiring draw against Birmingham at the weekend.

Liverpool may well be focussing on other competitions but they will not want to lose against fellow Premiership club Reading and are 11/10 favourites with Stan James to win the match.

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Monday 24 September 2007 at 14:43

When the fixtures for the Carling Cup were announced Hull must have been excited by the prospect of hosting a club as big as Chelsea, but disappointed by the knowledge they would probably go no further.

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Monday 24 September 2007 at 13:01

Michael Owen will miss Tuesday night's Carling Cup match against Arsenal as Newcastle United hope to capitalise on the fact the Gunners are focussing their attention on other competitions.

That, of course, will be the hope of Magpies fans but Arsenal's young guns will no doubt have other ideas and are 8/11 favourites with Blue Square for the win while Newcastle are priced at 16/5 and the draw at 12/5.

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Wednesday 15 August 2007 at 16:41

Wayne Brown will make his Hull City debut tonight when Phil Brown's squad travels to Gresty Road to take on Crewe Alexandra in the Carling Cup first round.

His expected appearance will bolster support for the match favourites, who are trading at 23/12 with bet365 despite various injury problems.

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