Chelsea and Everton narrowly avoided humiliating League Cup exits against fourth-tier opposition as they scraped into the third round on Wednesday.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea trailed against minnows AFC Wimbledon before recovering to win 2-1 thanks to Enzo Fernandez’s first goal for the club.
Struggling Everton came from behind in the closing stages to beat Doncaster 2-1.
Sheffield United were not as fortunate as their Premier League counterparts, the Blades crashing out against third-tier Lincoln on penalties.
Mauricio Pochettino made seven changes to the side that beat Luton 3-0 for his first win as Chelsea boss on Friday.
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