.It followed farcical scenes on Saturday when referee Paul Tierney found himself trapped in the middle ahead of kick-off before the Blues lost 1-0 to Newcastle.

The Newcastle dismissed as ‘nonsense’ comments made about him during the midweek draw with Barcelona.

There was a bizarre moment before kick-off when Tierney stood in the centre of the Chelsea players as captain Reece James spoke to the team.

The Blues were 4-2 winners after extra time at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.

David Raya saved brilliantly from Alejandro Garnacho in stoppage time before Liam Delap had a goal disallowed.

The Blues had Pedro Neto sent off shortly after Timber’s winner.

The Chelsea head coach believes the game’s authorities must take a firmer stance against racism.

Pedro Neto fired a hat-trick and Brazil winger Estevao was also on target for the Premier League side.

The England international consigned Wolves to a 19th league loss this term.

Sky Sports cameras captured the Blues boss in an angry exchange with the home team on the Emirates Stadium pitch before kick-off.

Mikel Arteta’s side already carried a 3-2 advantage from the opening game at Stamford Bridge to north London.

The World Cup-winner moved to Stamford Bridge from Benfica in February 2023 for a then-British record fee.

A 2-0 scoreline at Stamford Bridge, earned through a goal in either half from Joao Pedro and a Cole Palmer penalty, flattered the home side.

Joao Pedro showed lightening-quick thinking to net when a ricochet fell his way before a penalty from Cole Palmer doubled their score.

Garnacho was introduced by Rosenior on 53 minutes and struck twice.

Liam Rosenior sent on Garnacho from the bench in his first home match as Chelsea manager.

Amid injury setbacks, the 23-year-old has struggled to make a consistent impact this season.

The Blues host Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

The pair missed the FA Cup win over Charlton.

The Tigers finished three points behind sixth-placed Norwich.