Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his Chelsea line-up for the visit of Barrow in the Carabao Cup third round, but a fine start to the Italian's Stamford Bridge tenure was never at risk of being derailed as Christopher Nkunku's hat-trick secured a 5-0 romp over the League Two side.

The Blues were three goals up and out of sight inside half an hour with Joao Felix the ring leader in an overwhelming first-half attacking display, the forward who played 44 times last season for Barcelona making featherlight work of a team who were in the National League as recently as four years ago.

Felix's free-kick forced an own goal before the break, while Pedro Neto added a fourth after the interval.

Such strength in depth underlines the quality on offer at Chelsea, who appear to be making sense of a squad-building strategy that was heavily criticised this summer.

Finalists last year, they certainly have the tools to battle across a number of fronts to get there again.

Chelsea vs Barrow latest news

• Chelsea sail into Carabao Cup fourth-round with dominant victory

• Chelsea ratings: Nkunku oozes class; Felix produces best moment yet

• Enzo Maresca has rare luxury at Chelsea as £240m stars shine

• Maresca sends 'serious' trophy message after Chelsea thrash Barrow

Good night!

23:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

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Find our report, ratings, analysis and reaction below!

Maresca sends 'serious' trophy message after Chelsea thrash Barrow

22:48 , Jonathan Gorrie

Enzo Maresca says his Chelsea side’s ruthless dismantling of lowly Barrow in the Carabao Cup proves they are “serious” about competing for trophies this term.

Maresca made 11 changes to his side for the third round tie against the League Two leaders and saw his understudies impress in a 5-0 rout.

Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring on eight minutes and went on to complete a hat-trick, while Pedro Neto added his first Chelsea goal after Joao Felix had forced an own-goal from Barrow ‘keeper Paul Farman.

Read the full story here!

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

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Standard Sport’s Malik Ouzia reflects on Chelsea’s 5-0 win.

Enzo Maresca has rare luxury at Chelsea as £200m stars shine

22:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

If 300-odd miles and more than 60 league places were not enough to separate Chelsea and Barrow, then a forward line costing some way north of £200million was always likely to do the trick.

Let loose with points aplenty to prove, the Blues’s reserve attack put the League Two leaders to the sword in a 5-0 cruise to reach the Fourth Round of the Carabao Cup.

Christopher Nkunku scored a ruthless hat-trick, surely on the brink now of establishing the National Union of Prolific Understudies alongside Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran. Joao Felix looked the several cuts above that he is, while there was an assist and a goal, respectively, for Mykhailo Mudryk and Pedro Neto, the latter’s first in a Chelsea shirt.

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Chelsea ratings: Nkunku oozes class; Felix produces best moment yet

21:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea stormed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant victory over League Two outfit, Barrow.

The Blues romped to a 5-0 win at Stamford Bridge, with Christopher Nkunku bagging a hat-trick despite head coach Enzo Maresca making 11 changes to the team who beat West Ham on Saturday.

Pedro Neto was also on the scoresheet, while Joao Felix forced an own goal from Barrow 'keeper Paul Farman with a fine first-half free-kick.

Here’s how Enzo Maresca’s side rated at Stamford Bridge...

Chelsea sail into Carabao Cup fourth-round with dominant victory

21:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea sailed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 5-0 win over League Two side Barrow.

Blues boss Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to the team who beat West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday and the quality on show even in reserve underlined the strength in depth on offer.

Christopher Nkunku set the tone early by bagging two of his three goals, the second of which was a fine backheel following Malo Gusto’s cross, while a brilliant free-kick from Joao Felix forced a harsh own goal from Bluebirds ‘keeper Paul Farman.

Read the full story here!

FT: Chelsea 5-0 Barrow

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Blues sail into the fourth round!

Chelsea 5-0 Barrow

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83 mins: Difficult to read too much into this Chelsea performance of course but the attacking players have clicked, which is promising given how little they will have played together.

GOAL! Chelsea 5-0 Barrow | Christopher Nkunku '74

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74 mins: GOAL!

Farman in the Barrow goal tries to take on Nkunku but is shrugged off the ball.

The Frenchman then rolls into an empty net for his hat-trick!

Chelsea 4-0 Barrow

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More Chelsea changes

Chelsea 4-0 Barrow

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65 mins: Casadei fires just wide after some patient Chelsea play.

Chelsea 4-0 Barrow

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59 mins: Corner after corner for Chelsea but Barrow manage to clear lines.

Chelsea 4-0 Barrow

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51 mins: Hardly much of a surprise but the quality Chelsea have in reserve is frightening.

GOAL! Chelsea 4-0 Barrow | Pedro Neto '47

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47 mins: GOAL!

Nkunku finds Mudryk, who rolls it to Pedro Neto for a tap in!

Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

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Back underway!

Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

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Ben Chilwell comes on for his first appearance of the season!

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

20:41 , Jonathan Gorrie

After that bright Barrow start, it's been a stroll ever since Nkunku's opener. The League Two side have kept their discipline, trying to narrow spaces but will surely tire. There are plenty more goals here for Chelsea.

HT: Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

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Blues in cruise control at the break.

Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

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44 mins: Felix in the book for kicking the ball away...

Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

20:28 , Jonathan Gorrie

40 mins: Something of a lull now, feels as if Chelsea can change gear anytime they want.

Chelsea 3-0 Barrow

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32 mins: Appears the goal has in fact been awarded an own goal from Barrow ‘keeper Paul Farman.

Harsh, that.

GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Barrow | Joao Felix '28

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28 mins: GOAL!

A lovely free-kick from Felix kisses the post, hits the ‘keeper and nettles into the net.

Chelsea 2-0 Barrow

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25 mins: Mudryk drives to the byline and fires in a tempting cross but Barrow clear their lines.

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

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The odd sign of frustration showing from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who is finding it hard to get on the ball in this congested inside left channel. He managed it once and played a lovely pass in behind for Mudryk.

GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Barrow | Christopher Nkunku '15

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15 mins: GOAL!

Nkunku bags an early brace with a delightful backheel after Gusto’s whipped ball in.

Chelsea 1-0 Barrow

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14 mins: After a sloppy start, Chelsea have taken pretty much total control.

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

19:57 , Jonathan Gorrie

That's what quality can do. Chelsea get the ball between the Barrow lines for the first time in this opening ten minutes or so and Felix's pass is brilliant. Not the cleanest of finishes from Nkunku, but his fourth goal of the season nonetheless.

GOAL! Chelsea1-0 Barrow | Christopher Nkunku '8

19:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

08 mins: GOAL!

Lovely chipped ball from Felix finds Nkunku in space and the forward slots home!

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

19:52 , Jonathan Gorrie

It's been a really poor start from Chelsea, and a good one from Barrow. Twice Casadei has given away free-kicks in the centre of the park and the League Two side have made clear that any dead ball in opposition territory is going straight into the home box.

Chelsea 0-0 Barrow

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04 mins: Barrow look as if they’re targeting Jorgensen, looking to press him whenever possible.

Kick-off

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Away we go!

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

19:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

I must confess I had to have a look where Barrow was when this draw was made and I can safely say it's in an area of the UK map that I have never zoomed in on before. The last feasible train route back tonight, via a change at Preston, should leave Euston just as the half-time whistle blows here.

Chelsea vs Barrow

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A big night for the young midfielder!

Chelsea vs Barrow

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Closing in on kick-off!

Confirmed Barrow lineup

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Barrow XI: Farman, Feely, Vassell, Stokes, Jackson, Campbell, Foley, Newby, Spence, Acquah, Garner

Subs: Stanway, Canavan, Tiensia, Eccleston, Worrall, Kouyate, Dallas, Weston, Telford

Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge

18:57 , Jonathan Gorrie

Reflecting on the team news!

Confirmed Chelsea lineup

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Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Diasi, Badiashile, Veiga; Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall; Neto, Felix, Mudryk, Nkunku

Subs: Bettinelli, Colwill, Chilwell, Acheampong, Chukwuemeka, Fernandez, George, Deivid, Guiu

Chelsea vs Barrow

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A hint on the team news?

Enzo Maresca sends Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall message in bid to kick-start Blues career

18:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

Enzo Maresca insists he has no doubt that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will make a success of his Chelsea career, but says the midfielder must adapt to no longer being his main man.

Dewsbury-Hall was Maresca’s star performer during Leicester’s promotion-winning campaign in the Championship last term, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists.

Read the full story here!

Enzo Maresca hails swift Chelsea progress but warns over 'worst game' against Barrow

17:58 , Jonathan Gorrie

Enzo Marescasays hisChelseaside are ahead of schedule following their fine start to the season, but warned that Tuesday’sCarabao Cupmeeting withBarrowcould be “the worst game for us”.

Saturday’s 3-0 victory over West Hammade it three successive away victories for Maresca, the first manager to achieve that feat at the start of a Premier League tenure since Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.

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Chelsea vs Barrow: Latest Carabao Cup odds today

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Chelsea to win: 1/25

Barrow to win: 45/1

Draw: 19/1

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

Head to head (h2h) history and results

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The only other previous meeting between these two clubs came all the way back in 1948, with Chelsea winning 5-0 in the FA Cup.

Chelsea wins: 1

Draws: 0

Barrow wins: 0

When is the Carabao Cup draw? Date, start time, ball numbers and TV channel for fourth round

17:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

The Carabao Cup third round is in full flow, with three Premier League sides already falling to early exits.

Last week, Fulham were beaten 16-15 on penalties by Preston in a remarkable tie, while Everton suffered more misery as they were knocked out by Southampton.

There were no such issues for Manchester United and Crystal Palace, before Tottenham left it late but snuck through to the fourth round with a 2-1 comeback victory at Coventry, while Brighton beat Wolves to progress.

The remainder of the third round is played out this week.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the fourth round.

Three Chelsea players desperate to impress Enzo Maresca in Carabao Cup

17:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

A calm week and a comfortable victory over West Ham on Saturday has given Chelsea fresh momentum going into Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup meeting with Barrow.

Nicolas Jackson’s double, as well as a second-half strike from Cole Palmer, made it three successive away league wins for Enzo Maresca at the start of his tenure and leaves the Blues fifth, their only defeat so far this season having come against Manchester City on the opening day.

Read the full story here!

Chelsea vs Barrow: Carabao Cup prediction today

17:18 , Jonathan Gorrie

Anything but a convincing Blues win here would be a huge disappointment for in-form Chelsea, who look way ahead of progress in terms of their early development under Maresca.

Barrow will be eager to give a good account of themselves on such a big stage and have been in fine fettle themselves so far this season, but even a much-changed home side will surely have too much for the early League Two leaders.

Chelsea to win, 3-0.

Chelsea team news vs Barrow

17:17 , Jonathan Gorrie

Chelsea are expected to be much-changed for tonight’s Carabao Cup third-round tie against Barrow, with Ben Chilwell set to make his first appearance of the season.

Chilwell was part of a group of players frozen out by new manager Enzo Maresca earlier this summer as the Italian looked to trim a bloated first-team squad in west London.

While the majority of those players have since been sold or loaned, however, Chelsea were unable to find a buyer for Chilwell ahead of last month’s transfer deadline and the England international has instead been reintegrated into the squad.

Asked whether Chilwell and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, as well as youngsters Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong, could be involved against the League Two leaders at Stamford Bridge, Maresca said on Monday: “They’re going to be the ones in the squad for tomorrow.

Chelsea vs Barrow: TV channel and live stream

17:17 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel:Tonight’s game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+.

Live stream:Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream online via the Sky Go app.

LIVE coverage:Follow all the action withStandard Sport’sdedicated match blog, with live updates and analysis from Malik Ouzia at Stamford Bridge.

Welcome

17:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup clash with Barrow.

Kick-off from Stamford Bridge is at 7.45pm BST.