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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel hails Kepa Arrizabalaga after vital save during penalty shoot-out victory over Aston Villa to send them through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup

Daily Mail | September 22, 2021

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Thomas Tuchel has praised Kepa Arrizabalaga for his performance in the penalty shoot-out as he helped Chelsea advance to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

The Blues booked a place in the last 16 of the tournament with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

Kepa saved Marvelous Nakamba's effort from the spot while Ashley Young struck the cross bar.

Kepa Arrizabalaga saved a penalty from Marvelous Nakamba during the penalty shoot-out
Chelsea edged through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-3 shoot-out victory

Reece James delivered the winning spot to save Ben Chilwell's blushes after the England full-back also rattled the woodwork with his effort.

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