EFL Cup reaction and transfer news

1. 'London stalling'

   Today's back pages

   

   The Sun

   The capital connection is noted in The Sun as a lad called Hackney sent Chelsea to defeat.

   

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2. 'Take a Bao, son'

   Today's back pages

   

   Daily Mirror

   It was a familiar story for Chelsea last night as they created plenty but failed to convert and they were punished.

   On the back page of today's Mirror, there's also confirmation of Timo Werner's loan move to Tottenham, more on Jadon Sancho's long-term future at Manchester United and news on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury blow for Liverpool.

   

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3. 'Hacked off'

   Today's back pages

   

   The Daily Express

   Middlesbrough won the EFL Cup in 2003-04 and are now just potentially 90 minutes away from reaching the final after last night's 1-0 win against Chelsea at the Riverside.

   Hayden Hackney was the hero for Michael Carrick's side.

   The Express also carry lines on Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had his red card overturned, and Manchester United's Jadon Sancho.

   

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4. Post update

   We'll start with a quick look at today's back pages and, no surprise, Middlesbrough's victory against Chelsea last night is the top story.

5. Good morning!

   How is everyone doing today?

   Chelsea's hopes of reaching the EFL Cup final took a dent last night, losing 1-0 against Championship side Middlesbrough in the first leg of their semi-final tie.

   It was at the Riverside so Chelsea have the opportunity to try to turn things around back at Stamford Bridge on 23 January.

   The other semi-final takes place tonight with Liverpool hosting Fulham at 20:00 GMT in an all-Premier League affair. 'We'll bring you build-up to that clash.

   There's also plenty to get stuck into with the January transfer window, with deals being completed and no shortage of rumours to bring you.