Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, updates and live score from the Europa Conference League clash between Chelsea and Astana at the Pavlodar Central Stadium.
By Sonny Cohen
It was a night to remember for Chelsea's youngsters who ran out comfortable 3-1 winners in freezing conditions tonight in Kazakhstan.
That result sees them comfortably through to the round of the Europa Conference League.
Enzo Maresca has spent the better part of this season downplaying his side's title credentials. But he must surely acknowledge they are the favourites in this tournament.
They are cruising through games while playing a completely different set of players they use in the league, and with a chance to change who is registered in the new year, he could turn to his star players in order to bring home the silverware.
Daily Mail will have even more reaction across the website so stay across for that for all of the best Chelsea content.
By Sonny Cohen
Manchester United are currently drawing 0-0 with Victoria Plzen in Czechia.
You can follow along below and as some bonus content our very own Harry Bamforth is wondering what you are having for dinner tonight.
Not sure it's the most exciting game, but there's still plenty of time for things to pick up.
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By Sonny Cohen
Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong certainly impressed in his first start for the Blues.
It may not have been the most testing of opponents, but the conditions were certainly far from ideal and he dealt with that well.
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By Harry Bamforth
Chelsea made sure they were very quick to travel the Chelsea fans in the corner after the final whistle went.,
They pretty much all ran over there straight away and stood there applauding for a good amount of time.
They knew just how far their fans had to travel to make it to Kazakhstan, it was the least they could do.
At least they sent them home with a win.
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By Harry Bamforth
Joe Cole, former Chelsea midfielder, on TNT Sports:
It was a professional performance from Chelsea in the second half to see the game out. A lot of young players got the minutes which will be invaluable for them.
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By Harry Bamforth
Well, that was easy...
Five matches, five wins, and 21 goals. this group phase has been a breeze for Chelsea.
They have not had to exert themselves too much and have already qualified for the knockout stages with that win.
It's hard to see them not winning this competition, they are just miles better than everybody else.
I'd be shocked if they weren't lifting the trophy come May.
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By Harry Bamforth
Chelsea maintain their 100 per cent record.
The Blues come away from Kazakhstan with another three points after a brilliant first-half display.
Not much really happened in the second 45, but it didn't really need to.
The Blues players go straight over to the away fans after the final whistle and thank them for their support.
I mean, that's the least they can do.
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By Harry Bamforth
Well, there will only be two minutes of stoppage time.
That just shows how little has happened in this second half, it's been pretty uneventful.
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By Harry Bamforth
Marin Tomasov has been by far Astana's most influential player.
This time he whips in a lovely ball to Camara at the back post, but the forward can't make the most of it.
Just as I type this post, the fourth official's board has just displayed that he is now being taken off...
Nazmi Gripshi comes on in his place.
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By Harry Bamforth
Guess what?
That's right, there is another Chelsea debut and this time it's Kiano Dyer who gets the nod.
He's only got a few minutes to show what he is about.
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By Harry Bamforth
We are at that point in the game where it seems both sides just want it to end.
Nothing is happening in the way of chances whatsoever.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall does go on a good little dribble but for some reason doesn't pull the trigger.
I'm hoping there will not be much stoppage time, I can't watch much more of this.
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By Harry Bamforth
The atmosphere has been pretty decent tonight with all things considered.
Every time Astana pick up the ball there is a roar of encouragement, despite the cold.
You've got to love it!