Drogba fails to fend off Burnley, Spurs go through

LONDON: Premier League leaders Chelsea slumped out of the League Cup to Championship (second division) Burnley on Wednesday, beaten 5-4 on penalties after the fourth round tie ended 1-1 at Stamford Bridge after extra time.

Holders Tottenham Hotspur reached the quarterfinals with a 4-2 defeat of a below-strength Liverpool at White Hart Lane with two goals apiece for Roman Pavlyuchenko and Fraizer Campbell.

Blackburn Rovers won 2-1 away at fellow top flight side Sunderland, Roque Santa Cruz's effort and an own goal from Phil Bardsley proving decisive.