The latter had the best chance of the first-half when the Blues were awarded a penalty after Morecambe skipper Yann Songo’o handled Felix’s cross. Despite the protests, the decision stood and that would have been the case even if VAR was in operation.

Enzo Maresca has named his Chelsea side to face Morecambe in the FA Cup as the Blues look to end their run of four winless matches. Chelsea host the League Two

Paul Merson admits Tosin Adarabioyo ’s first goal for Chelsea in the FA Cup third-round clash against Morecambe FC on Saturday was a ‘fluke’. Adarabioyo opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge in the 39th minute following what was a huge slice of luck against the League Two side.