Chelsea 4-0 (4-1) Middlesbrough LIVE: Palmer capitalises on mistake to add fourth with Blues rampant in Carabao Cup semi-final

Follow all the action as Chelsea aim to come from behind against Middlesbrough and book a place in the Carabao Cup final.

The Blues were beaten 1-0 by the Championship side in the first leg two weeks ago and now have the task of turning things around. 

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have found some form in the Premier League but defeat to Boro has put them on the brink of a shock exit. 

Michael Carrick will be delighted to be heading to Stamford Bridge ahead in the tie but his team face a tough task to secure a spot at Wembley. 

Follow our live match blog below for regular updates...

60' We reach the hour mark at Stamford Bridge.

The Chelsea fans are singing about Wembley as their side comfortably maintain their lead.

A place in the final is only 30 minutes away...

57' The chances have died down now.

Chelsea are happy to relax and control the game with Middlesbrough struggling to reignite any hopes.

Jim Proudfoot live on talkSPORT: «Lots of games that are 4-0 at half time finish at only 4-1 or 5-0.

»This game feels like it could be on its way to that."

55' Silva has been booked for hacking down Crooks.

The Middlesbrough frontman looked to be in behind before he was dragged to the ground.

It's just a yellow for Chelsea's experienced defender though.

53' Colwill fires wide from the edge!

Chilwell gets in down the right and then lays off the centre-back before he unleashes a powerful effort.

Glover looks beaten but the shot flashes past the post!

52' Madueke has been down injured.

It looks as if he's taken a knock to his shoulder and he's having some treatment on it.

He'll be okay to carry on but that was a concern for Chelsea.

50' Sterling is now playing on the left for Chelsea.

Substitute Madueke is on the right.

Boro have