Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help holders Chelsea into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as Cesc Fabregas missed a penalty in what appears to be his final game for the club.
Two goals in four minutes from Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota saw Wolverhampton Wanderers complete a sensational comeback to run out 2-1 victors against Chelsea, who suffered their second loss under coach Maurizio Sarri in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Olivier Giroud’s first-half double set up a comfortable 4-0 home win over 10-man PAOK, in which Callum Hudson-Odoi opened his Chelsea account, with Maurizio Sarri’s side topping Group L after extending their run of wins to five matches.
Olivier Giroud’s first goal under Maurizio Sarri sealed Chelsea’s progression to the Europa League knockout rounds with a 1-0 win at BATE on Thursday.
Eden Hazard will play at most 50 minutes of Chelsea’s Europa League match at BATE, but Alvaro Morata and Cesc Fabregas have not travelled with the squad.
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata conceded he even blamed the rain for missed chances during his fallow period in front of goal.
Alvaro Morata continued his strong recent form with a brace as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.
Goals by Alvaro Morata, Ross Barkley, Willian and Ruben Loftus-Cheek gave Chelsea a resounding 4-0 victory against Burnley and move into second spot on the Premier League table.
Eden Hazard might want to join Real Madrid but the Belgium star will not try to force through a move, according to Chelsea teammate Alvaro Morata.
Alvaro Morata’s emotional response to scoring his first Chelsea goal since the middle of August was welcomed by Maurizio Sarri.
