Stoke City's Problems in the EFL Championship, Not in the Carabao Cup

In a very challenging moment for Stoke City, we can see how, after such a positive transfer window, the club is now facing serious problems in their local competition. As a result, they find themselves in a difficult position in the Championship.

However, when comparing their performances in the Carabao Cup, Stoke has shown some fascinating victories, placing them in a good position as they now advance to one of the most important rounds of this competition. This raises questions about the disparity in their level of play between the two tournaments.

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A Sensational Moment for Stoke City in the Carabao Cup

After progressing through the early rounds of the Carabao Cup, Stoke City started their campaign by facing Carlisle United. In the first round, Stoke comfortably defeated Carlisle 2-0. They then moved on to face Middlesbrough in the second round, where they achieved an impressive 5-0 win away from home, making it clear that Stoke City is determined to compete seriously in this tournament.

Stoke has shown they are willing to give their best in every match of the Carabao Cup. Most recently, they faced Fleetwood in a game where Stoke's performance was less convincing. However, despite their lack of efficiency, they managed to win in a penalty shootout and advanced to the fourth round.

With two important victories and one penalty shootout win, Stoke City's Carabao Cup campaign has been very positive so far. However, the story is quite different in the EFL Championship.

In the six matches played in the Championship, Stoke City has recorded four losses and two victories, accumulating just six points and leaving the team in a critical position early in the season. These disappointing results led to the sacking of Steve Schumacher.

Now, under Narcis Pelach, the club hopes for more positive results and aims to leave a good impression this season. However, this will require hard work and effort. Unfortunately, Pelach's debut match against Hull City resulted in a 1-3 home loss, highlighting the tough road ahead. Stoke City will need to bring the same level of performance from the Carabao Cup into the EFL Championship to turn their season around.