We simulated Chelsea's FA Cup fourth round draw as Mauricio Pochettino gets a tricky test
Chelsea have been handed a tricky away trip in the FA Cup fourth round in our Football.London simulated draw.
Mauricio Pochettino's side avoided a potential banana skin on Saturday evening when they breezed past Championship side Preston North End 4-0. Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez all struck in the second half to seal a comfortable progression to the next stage.
The victory was the Blues' third on the spin in all competitions and has them in high spirits heading into tomorrow night's Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough. Before they travel to the North East, Chelsea will discover who they are playing in the next round of the FA Cup.
Tonight, prior to the Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United televised tie, the draw will be made on ITV1. But here at Football.London, we have decided to get our crystal ball out to see who Chelsea could face.
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In our simulation, the Blues were drawn away at either Premier League side Nottingham Forest or League One's Blackpool. These two played out a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon and for the most part, the Seasiders looked as though they would cause an upset.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel and Albie Morgan scored twice in as many first half minutes to put the Lancashire side in control. But Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White dragged the East Midlands club out of difficulties to take the game to a replay.
Last time Chelsea faced Blackpool was in 2011 when a Frank Lampard brace and John Terry goal helped secure a 3-1 win at Bloomfield Road. However, the previous meeting with Forest came in September when Anthony Elanga's goal gave Steve Cooper an unexpected victory at Stamford
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