Chelsea enter Carabao Cup play looking to turn the page after a rough stretch that included a Premier League loss to Manchester United and a tough Champions League opener against Bayern. Despite those setbacks, the Blues remain one of the most talented squads in England and will look to prove it.
They now face League One’s Lincoln City, who come in riding strong domestic form and sitting third in the standings. With Chelseaaiming to reestablish their momentum and the Imps dreaming of a cup upset, this matchup carries plenty of intrigue—make sure you don’t miss it.
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