Bersant Celina netted his first Blues goal in injury time but two James McArthur strikes saw Crystal Palace to a 2-1 second round Carabao Cup victory over a very young Town side at Selhurst Park. The youthful Blues did themselves proud and held out until the 76th minute when McArthur curled home the first of his brace, the second coming eight minutes later before Celina s goal threatened to spark a late, late Town comeback.
Town boss Mick McCarthy has named his expected very young side for this evening’s second round Carabao Cup tie at Crystal Palace with four players making debuts from the start (KO 7.30pm).
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Town boss Mick McCarthy says new signing Jonathan Douglas will add “great experience’ to his squad. The 33-year-old joined the Blues on a free transfer from Saturday’s opponents Brentford on Tuesday, signing a one-year deal with an option for a second season.