Danny Welbeck scores as Chelsea advances past Luton in Carabao Cup
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over Luton Town in the Carabao Cup on August 27. Enzo Fernández did not feature in the match, and reports suggest he may be leaving Chelsea for Manchester City. Danny Welbeck marked his first goal for Chelsea, leading the team with a strong performance. The win sees Chelsea progress to the third round of the competition, easing concerns about squad depth as they look to bolster their lineup with a new goalkeeper.
- •Chelsea wins 2-0 against Luton Town in the Carabao Cup.
- •Enzo Fernández absent amid transfer speculation to Manchester City.
- •Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea advances to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
- •Emiliano Martínez set to join Chelsea from Aston Villa.
- 8:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Danny Welbeck leads Chelsea past Luton as Fernández misses Carabao Cup tie
"One Argentinian is about to arrive and another looks destined for the exit. Chelsea have dealt with their most glaring weakness, Xabi Alonso’s desire for a new goalkeeper satisfied by the club rushing to agree a £7.5m deal for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez, and it seems likely another nagging headache is about to ease. Enzo Fernández was absent as Chelsea eased into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Luton Town. Manchester City are closing in on a deal for the midfielder but Alonso will be glad once the saga is over. Chelsea can do without the circus around Fernández. They showed the right attitude against Luton and were inspired by Danny Welbeck, still going strong at 35 and in the right place to open this tie up with his first goal for his new side. Continue reading...
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