Burnley are poised for a promising Cup run, Leicester hope to avoid a disappointing repeat, and Brighton fans are facing a tough situation.
Chelsea have secured only two clean sheets in their last 10 matches since Liam Rosenior took over as head coach last month. They have frequently lost focus in defense, which has led to conceding unnecessary goals even after gaining strong leads against teams like Charlton, Crystal Palace, Wolves, and Leeds. This pattern continued when they allowed Leeds to equalize after leading 2-0 in a recent match. Rosenior was frustrated by the inconsistent performances and is demanding improvement. Chelsea will face Hull, Rosenior’s former team, on Friday night. Although they are expected to succeed against their Championship opponents, the manner of their victory is crucial. They need to approach the match with seriousness. Jacob Steinberg
Hull City v Chelsea, Friday 7.45pm (all times GMT)
Burton Albion v West Ham, Saturday 12.15pm
Burnley v Mansfield, Saturday 3pm
Southampton v Leicester, Saturday 3pm
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