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CHELSEA needed Oscar's first goal of the season to beat Bolton Wanderers 2-1 in the League Cup on Wednesday, while holder Manchester City routed another second-tier side Sheffield Wednesday, with seven second-half goals.
Oscar secured Chelsea's victory in the second half after 19-year-old Kurt Zouma’s debut goal was canceled out by Bolton defender Matt Mills. Chelsea, which leads the English Premier League, was immediately drawn to play fourth-tier side Shrewsbury Town in the fourth round on October 28 or 29.
City’s trophy defense will continue against Newcastle United, which beat Crystal Palace 3-2 after extra time. Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard made it three goals in two games for City with a brace in the 7-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, which held the Premier League champion throughout the first half.
A shock was on the cards at Tottenham Hotspur when League Championship leader Nottingham Forest took the lead, but Ryan Mason leveled on his debut before Roberto Soldado and Harry Kane clinched a 3-1 victory. Tottenham will next face Brighton & Hove Albion, which won 3-0 at Burton.
Gareth McAuley and Saido Berahino scored two late goals inside a minute for West Bromwich Albion to overcome Hull City 3-2 and set up a trip to Bournemouth.
Liverpool, which beat Middlesbrough 14-13 in a marathon penalty shootout on Tuesday, was drawn to face Premier League rival Swansea City. Swansea beat another Merseyside club Everton 3-0. The other fourth round fixtures will see Stoke City host Southampton, Fulham play Derby and MK Dons take on Sheffield United.
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