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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes his side were the better team in the second half against Chelsea last night.And despite losing the game in extra time, he is absolutely spot on. And I’d go as
Wrexham hosts Chelsea in a fascinating FA Cup tie on Saturday.
Second-tier Wrexham pushed Premier League big boys Chelsea all the way through a 4-2 extra time loss in the FA Cup fifth round despite an 80th-minute red card at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday.
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Wrexham's upset bid of Chelsea falls just short in extra time as Blues avoid FA Cup shocker
Alejandro Garnacho's goal in extra time was the difference in the end
Phil Parkinson said Wrexham's next target is to make games against Chelsea a regular occasion in the Premier League after the EFL Championship team exited the FA Cup with a 4-2 fifth-round defeat against the FIFA Club World Cup winners.
Chelsea are into the FA Cup quarter-finals, but only after enduring a mighty scare against 10-man Wrexham in a six-goal thriller
Wrexham are looking to get promoted to the Premier League, but their FA Cup loss to Chelsea gives them a reminder of what they will expect should they get promoted.
Three Chelsea players are all one caution away from a suspension in the FA Cup heading into the fifth-round tie against Wrexham on Saturday.
Can second-tier upstarts Wrexham beat Premier League giants Chelsea?