London — Premier League leaders Chelsea had captain John Terry sent off as they cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 victory over Peterborough on Sunday. Terry saw red for a last-man foul on Lee Angol at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea progressed thanks to a Pedro Rodriguez brace and goals from Michy Batshuayi and Willian. Things were not so straightforward for Liverpool, who face a replay at fourth-tier Plymouth Argyle after a second-string team were held to a 0-0 draw at Anfield. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte made nine changes, Terry handed a first start since October and Kurt Zouma making his first appearance since last February following a serious knee injury. Pedro put Chelsea in front in the 18th minute, curling home after Nathaniel Chalobah’s shot was parried by Luke McGee. After Pedro hit the bar, Batshuayi and Willian scored neatly constructed goals either side of halftime to put Chelsea in control. Terry’s 67th-minute dismissal for upending Angol gave Peterborough ...
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