Five wolves in Northern California were killed this month by the state’s wildlife agency, which cited increasing attacks on livestock. The wolves were part of the Beyem Seyo pack in the Sierra Valley, north of Truckee, said a news release last week by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Wildlife officials have announced that they killed four of California's endangered gray wolves, following their rampant attacks on cattle across the Sierra Valley north of Lake Tahoe.

Basement club Wolves host World Champions Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, with the Old Gold desperate to reclaim a semblance of good fortune after a disastrous start to their season.Ugly scenes marred

Chelsea travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in the midst of a topsy-turvy run of form. Last weekend, they were stunned at Stamford Bridge by Sunderland, which means they've got three wins and two losses in the last five games since their narrow third round win away at lower league Lincoln City.

Liam Delap is clearly looking forward to his Chelsea return ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup trip to Wolves, while five players received gifts in training for club milestones.

"No team has ever been relegated in October, but it would take a miracle for Wolves to stay up now," said Wolves fan Ryan Leister on BBC Radio 5 Live following Sunday's 3-2 home defeat by Burnley.

After the disappointment of the weekend, Chelsea switch gears and hit the road, traveling up to Noni Madueke’s favorite place for a Wednesday night Carabao Cup clash against the locals. Unfortunately, Noni’s no longer here to put three past them, so someone else will have to step up.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Liam Delap will be ready to play against Wolves after making a recovery from injury. The clubs face off for a place in the quarter-finals of the League

Lyle Foster's injury-time winner earns Burnley their first away victory of the season to leave Wolves winless.