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by Layth Yousif
at Stamford Bridge
IN THE end, it was easy for Chelsea as Mauricio Pochettino’s side eased past valiant Preston at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.
Four second-half goals from Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, and Enzo Fernandez guided the Blues to the fourth round of the FA Cup, a trophy they last won back in 2018.
Highlighting Sterling’s strike, Pochettino said afterwards: “It was really important for him.
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