In his season debut, the former Monaco center-back, Benoit Badiashile, kickstarted Chelsea’s scoring to relieve some pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The long-awaited home victory arrived at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea, bringing joy to their loyal fans. The Blues’ 2023 home league record had seen them win only once, making their 2-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday all the more significant for both the supporters and their manager, Mauricio Pochettino.
Benoit Badiashile, returning from injury, broke the deadlock for Chelsea, with Raheem Sterling adding a second goal in the middle of the second half. Chelsea could have potentially netted more goals, but the relentless rain throughout the evening may have dampened their chances. Nevertheless, Pochettino will undoubtedly welcome the result and shift his focus to the upcoming challenges.