Two clubs chasing the Capital One Cup will do battle today in a match between Derby County and Chelsea. The third-round clash scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Pride Park Stadium in Derby and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Derby County manager Steve McClaren (via the Guardian): "The key thing is, we don't like it [diving], It's in our game and it's very difficult for the ref to deal with. Really then, it's up to the authorities to do something about it and deal with it. It's in our game and it needs to be stamped out."
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas (via the Mirror): "Where I am playing right now is the position I like the most because I feel I can dictate the play and I feel in control. At Barcelona, I was playing as a false nine, as a No.10, everything except what I felt was my best position, but I was feeling comfortable because we had a great team and great players, so it was going well."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Derby County's chances at an upset rest on the shoulders of Chris Martin. The 26-year-old has been prolific in a forward role, boasting 12 goals in 21 appearances.
Derby County's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Grant; Forsyth, Buxton, Keogh, Christie; Bryson, Mascarell, Hendrick; Dawkins, Martin, Russell
Chelsea's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Cech; Ivanovic, Terry, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Fabregas, Matic; Hazard, Oscar, Willian; Costa
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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