Main news from English football on 19th December

On the day when Tottenham edge Manchester United in seven-goal thriller to reach EFL Cup semi-finals, teenage striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 for their sixth straight Europa Conference League win on Thursday, advancing to the last 16 with maximum points. Furthermore, Liverpool boss Slot urges patience with Chiesa return. Elsewhere, the US-based Friedkin Group have completed the takeover of Everton, the Premier League club announced Thursday.