Chelsea staged a sensational Carling Cup escape after Leicester came within minutes of dumping the holders out of the competition in a seven-goal thriller at Stamford Bridge.

Daryl Murphy ensured Sunderland’s push for automatic promotion remained on track with an 89th-minute equaliser against promotion rivals Stoke at the Stadium of Light.

A last-minute goal by Danny Cadamarteri earned Leicester a replay with Fulham in the FA Cup third round.

Preston are the Coca-Cola Championship’s new leaders after battling to a 1-1 draw with gutsy Coventry at Deepdale.