Chelsea cruise past depleted Pompey

DAVID James conceded his 10th goal in just two games as Chelsea cruised into the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Chelsea picked up where Manchester City left off at the weekend by rattling four past a hapless, injury-hit Portsmouth.

Frank Lampard scored twice – the first from the penalty spot – while Florent Malouda and the eye-catching Salomon Kalou joined in the fun as a mixture of careless and comical defending gifted Chelsea a resounding victory.