Chelsea faced off against Wrexham in the FA Cup earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road. The Blues made a slow start to the game as they conceded the opening goal in the 18th minute

Referee Peter Bankes had initially cautioned Wrexham's George Dobson for a foul on Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, but it was then changed to a red card. Was it the right call?

Chelsea goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho, speaking to BBC One after their win against Wrexham: "Incredible win. I think it was one of the hardest games of the season so far. "We are proud, and we are in the next round.

Second-tier Wrexham pushed Premier League big boys Chelsea all the way through a 4-2 extra time loss in the FA Cup fifth round despite an 80th-minute red card at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday.

Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho both joined Chelsea in the summer Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via After they cost an initial £88.5million ($119m at current exchange rates) combined, Chelsea fans might have expected more than a combined seven goals and eight assists at this point in Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens’ first season at the club.

The referee didn’t hesitate and showed him the red card, leaving Wrexham with ten men to face extra time. With the numerical advantage, Chelsea took control of the pitch and it was the Argentine national team forward who led the way.

Liam Rosenior has put the onus on Alejandro Garnacho to earn a starting place for Chelsea against Aston Villa, following his recent performances in training. Pedro Neto’s sending-off during the Arsenal game piled even more pressure on Chelsea’s already fragile season.