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Chelsea hit seven to set up United Cup clash

Michy Batshuayi scored twice as Chelsea made short work of Grimsby Town in a 7-1 demolition of their League Two opponents in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Ross Barkley scored in the fourth minute, Batshuayi struck his first in the seventh and Pedro added a penalty kick to give Chelsea a 3-1 lead at the break.

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Goals from Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Kurt Zouma and Batshuayi's second took the hosts to the final 7-1 scoreline on an easy night for Frank Lampard's side.