Dramatic win eases pressure on Pochettino — for now at least

There is still a long way to go in this painful rebuild.

MORE RESULTS NEEDED: Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino looks anxious during the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge. Pic: Julian Finney/Getty

HOW SAFE is Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager?

After last night’s result, with the Blues going through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out victory over Newcastle, the Argentine has bought himself more time, more credit in the bank with fans and his bosses.