T’Shay St Louis and George Booth were on the scoresheet for the Royals, but goals from Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (x2) and Reggie Watson saw Chelsea through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup.

Chelsea have now learned their Carabao Cup semi final opponents after some late drama last night in what was an entertaining game. Chelsea fans would have been watching on as Arsenal played against Crystal Palace just two days before Christmas Day.

Moises Caicedo was a notable absentee from Chelsea's squad for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday night. The Ecuador international is one of the Blues' most important players in central midfield but new boss Liam Rosenior was forced to deploy Andrey Santos alongside Enzo Fernandez against the Gunners because of his absence.

Rosenior was merely a spectator at Craven Cottage as ten-man Chelsea slumped to defeat against local adversaries Fulham, with Under-21s boss Calum McFarlane on the touchline for the loss. Now the former Strasbourg and Hull City manager has the chance to take charge of his first encounter.

Reece James and Estêvão are bench options. In turn we get starts for Andrey Santos and Liam Delap, with Enzo Fernández taking the no.10 role and the armband. Fulham starting eleven: Leno | Diop, Andersen, Cuenca, Castagne, Berge, Cairney (c), Robinson, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Raúl

We asked for your thoughts after Thursday's Carabao Cup game between Chelsea and Arsenal. Here are some of your comments: Chelsea fans Nick: Given the huge gulf in quality and experience between the two starting 11s,

Liam Rosenior will have his first opportunity to win a trophy as Chelsea head coach in the shape of the Carabao Cup, as the Blues prepare to enter the final four of the competition. They face a stern test in their semi-final in the shape of London rivals and Premier League leaders Arsenal,