Attendance: 81,775
EFL Cup | Final
Feb 24, 2019 at 4.30pm UK
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Man City win 4-3 on penalties
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Kepa Arrizabalaga: 'I'm not proud of Maurizio Sarri row'
Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga admits to feeling a sense of regret following his infamous touchline row with Maurizio Sarri in the EFL Cup final at Wembley.
6 years ago
Jose Mourinho convinced Kepa saga was a misunderstanding
The Chelsea goalkeeper was twice treated for an injury as a penalty shoot-out loomed.
6 years ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga 'had dressing-room row with Willy Caballero'
Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero squared up in the Wembley dressing room following a comment made by the Spanish goalkeeper, according to a report.
6 years ago
Chelsea players 'split over Kepa Arrizabalaga incident'
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's refusal to leave the pitch against Manchester City has reportedly caused a split in the dressing room.
6 years ago
Kepa Arrizabalaga fined by Chelsea for cup final antics
The goalkeeper refused to be substituted before the Blues lost the Carabao Cup final on penalties.
6 years ago
Chelsea hand fine to Kepa Arrizabalaga, goalkeeper issues apology
Chelsea announce that they have handed a one-week fine to Kepa Arrizabalaga after the goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the EFL Cup final.
6 years ago
Kepa incident weakens Sarri's position - Nevin
Mario Melchiot, meanwhile, said Sarri's description of the substitution fiasco as a 'misunderstanding' makes it impossible to punish the goalkeeper.
6 years ago
Where does the Kepa incident leave Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri?
The Spanish keeper refused to be substituted at Wembley.
6 years ago
David Luiz insists Maurizio Sarri retains respect of Chelsea players
The Carabao Cup final was overshadowed when Kepa declined to go off.
6 years ago
Chris Sutton calls for Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to be sacked
Chris Sutton calls for Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave Chelsea following his refusal to exit the field late on in Sunday's EFL Cup final loss to Manchester City.
6 years ago
Kevin De Bruyne plays down Manchester City quadruple prospects
City won the first of the four trophies they are in contention for this season on Sunday.
6 years ago
Kepa keen to emphasise respect for Sarri after refusal to be substituted
It was the first of a potential four trophies this season for Manchester City.
6 years ago
'It was misunderstood': Kepa adamant he did not defy Sarri's instructions
The Chelsea keeper appeared to refuse to be taken off.
6 years ago
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Fernandinho to miss weeks through injury'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte to miss at least four games after picking up injuries in the EFL Cup final with Chelsea.
6 years ago
Guardiola hopes Carabao Cup win inspires Manchester City in quadruple quest
City won the League Cup for the third time in four seasons.
6 years ago
Pep Guardiola: 'EFL Cup win gives Manchester City momentum'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that his side's EFL Cup final win over Chelsea will spur them on in their quest for an unprecedented quadruple this season.
6 years ago
Sarri blames Kepa commotion on 'misunderstanding' after Chelsea lose cup final
The Spanish goalkeeper refused to be substituted during extra time and Manchester City went on to win a penalty shootout.
6 years ago
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri plays down Kepa Arrizabalaga argument
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists that his heated argument with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga during the EFL Cup final was only a "big misunderstanding".
6 years ago
'Total disrespect': How former players reacted to Kepa's non-substitution
Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga appeared to refuse to come off just just before the shoot-out in the Carabao Cup final.
6 years ago
Carabao Cup final - Jorginho in focus
The Italian playmaker was on the losing side as Chelsea were beaten by Manchester City in a penalty shootout.
6 years ago
5 talking points following the Carabao Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties after Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted.
6 years ago
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City successfully defend the EFL Cup by beating Chelsea on penalties after an entertaining goalless draw at Wembley Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City win the 2019 EFL Cup with a penalty shootout win over Chelsea in Sunday's final at Wembley.
Team News
Gonzalo Higuain is left out of the Chelsea starting lineup for the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and holders Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Head to Head
Feb 10, 2019 4pm
Gameweek 26
Man City
6-0
Chelsea
Dec 8, 2018 5.30pm
Gameweek 16
Chelsea
2-0
Man City
Aug 5, 2018 3pm
Community Shield
Man City
2-0
Chelsea
Mar 4, 2018 4pm
Sep 30, 2017 5.30pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Pep Guardiola: 'Maurizio Sarri deserves huge credit'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that under-fire Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri deserves time to impose his football philosophy on his team.
6 years ago
Maurizio Sarri: 'EFL Cup final is vital for Chelsea'
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admits that Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley is "vital" for his side.
6 years ago
Guardiola won't be distracted by Old Trafford showdown
The Manchester City boss has a Carabao Cup final against Chelsea to worry about.
6 years ago
Chelsea should not fear repeat of Man City humbling in cup final - Barkley
The final will take place just two weeks after City inflicted Chelsea's heaviest loss in 28 years.
6 years ago
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
6 years ago
Maurizio Sarri hoping Chelsea players have free minds ahead of Carabao Cup final
Given the week Chelsea have had, Sarri will try for a relaxed build-up.
6 years ago
Guardiola hungry for more silverware as City bid to retain the Carabao Cup
The Manchester City manager wants to win the "important" trophy for a second successive season.
6 years ago
Chelsea boss Sarri cannot understand why his position is under scrutiny
The Italian has pointed to the amount of time Pep Guardiola was given to get things right at Manchester City
6 years ago
Quadruple hunt means every match a final - City defender Laporte
Manchester City can win their first piece of silverware on Sunday with a victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.
6 years ago
Guardiola questions Chelsea's lack of stability
The London club have changed managers 12 times under Roman Abramovich's stewardship and pressure is mounting on Maurizio Sarri.
6 years ago
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how out-of-form Chelsea could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against holders Manchester City at Wembley.
6 years ago
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at how holders Manchester City could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley.
6 years ago
Chelsea keeper Caballero calls for substance over style in Carabao Cup final
The 37-year-old Argentinian could deputise for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
6 years ago
Manchester City eyeing fourth League Cup success in six seasons
City beat Wembley opponents Chelsea 6-0 earlier in the month.
6 years ago
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City.
6 years ago
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Wembley will stage the showpiece on Sunday.
6 years ago
Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea need to start better against Manchester City
The Blues progressed to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday night.
6 years ago
Silva calls for repeat silver service from City
Silva believes the recent 6-0 thrashing of Chelsea in the Premier League has no bearing on Sunday's Carabao Cup showdown with the Blues.
6 years ago
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley.
6 years ago
Wembley to provide mental health charity Mind with vital platform
Chelsea face Manchester City in the final of this year's Carabao Cup on Sunday.
6 years ago
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Holders City will be looking to retain the title they won by beating Arsenal 3-0 in the final last year.
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