Cup success would be a welcome achievement for the Blues this season, with the club still chasing their first piece of silverware since the change of ownership in 2022. Having reached the final last year, Chelsea’s co-owners will no doubt be keen to go one further this time around.

Thanks to his first Chelsea treble, the 26-year-old now has six goals in eight appearances this season for the Blues. Nkunku was making his first start for the hosts since their opening-day defeat by Manchester City last month.

Join Scott Murray for goal updates and key match action from Tuesday’s third-round Carabao Cup matches and beyond.   22:00 FULL TIME: Manchester City 2-1 Watford. Jamie Jackson was at the Etihad to witness City record a 16th consecutive win against the Hornets.