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Feb 26, 2017 at 4.30pm UK
 
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Reaction
Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Southampton on March 4, 2017
Nathan Redmond hails 'joyful' Southampton side following win over Watford
Southampton winger Nathan Redmond talks up the togetherness of his side following the club's closely-fought 4-3 victory over hosts Watford in the Premier League.
Mar 5, 12:22
Steven Davis of Southampton in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Steven Davis: 'Southampton's good display in EFL Cup final is no consolation'
Southampton midfielder Steven Davis admits that "everyone is down" after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 27, 14:58
Southampton striker Manolo Gabbiadini in action during his side's EFL Cup final with Manchester United at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: Assistant made a "real unfortunate error" in EFL Cup final
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher acknowledges that Southampton had a goal wrongly disallowed for offside during the EFL Cup final.
Feb 27, 13:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Matt Le Tissier: 'Southampton's offside goal would have stood for Man United'
Matt Le Tissier believes that Southampton's goal would not have been wrongfully ruled offside if Manchester United had scored it in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 27, 11:23
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Chris Smalling taunts Liverpool after Manchester United win EFL Cup
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling goads Liverpool on Twitter after winning the EFL Cup over Southampton.
Feb 27, 10:13
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes aim at Manchester United's rivals after EFL Cup success
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a swipe at Manchester United's rivals after winning the EFL Cup.
Feb 27, 09:31
Southampton manager Claude Puel before his side's Premier League match against Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016
Claude Puel calls for video technology to be introduced
Southampton boss Claude Puel claims that the decision to rule out a Manolo Gabbiadini goal was a potential turning point and says video technology should be introduced.
Feb 26, 20:12
Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Jose Mourinho remains hopeful over new Zlatan Ibrahimovic deal
Jose Mourinho jokes that Manchester United fans will continue to hound Zlatan Ibrahimovic until he pens a new deal, saying that he is hopeful of seeing him commit.
Feb 26, 19:59
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Manchester United were too clinical for Southampton'
Claude Puel praises Manchester United for making the most of their chances in Sunday's EFL Cup final, but suggests that Southampton were hard done by in the 3-2 loss.
Feb 26, 19:33
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho hails "outstanding" Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Wembley double
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho heaps praise on matchwinner Zlatan Ibrahimovic, while also paying homage to Southampton for pushing his side all the way at Wembley.
Feb 26, 19:19
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016
Michael Carrick: 'Winning EFL Cup all that matters'
Michael Carrick admits that Manchester United 'were not at their best' in the EFL Cup final meeting with Southampton, but is delighted to have got the job done.
Feb 26, 19:08
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'I came here to win and I am winning'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he came to England to win trophies and is enjoying proving people wrong after winning the EFL Cup with Manchester United.
Feb 26, 18:56

The Match

Match Report

A late header from Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps Manchester United claim the EFL Cup with a 3-2 victory over Southampton.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Southampton in the EFL Cup final.

Team News

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho names Wayne Rooney on the bench for the EFL Cup final against Southampton.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's League Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United at Wembley.

Build-up
Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Juan Mata 'available for EFL Cup after flying back from grandfather's funeral'
A report claims that Juan Mata will be in contention to feature in the EFL Cup final, despite attending his grandfather's funeral in Spain on Saturday.
Feb 25, 22:32
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Southampton on December 14, 2016
Claude Puel confident of dealing with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in EFL Cup final
Southampton manager Claude Puel is "confident" in his defence's ability to keep Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic quiet in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 13:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ryan Giggs talks up importance of EFL Cup final win
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs talks up the importance of the side picking up silverware this season ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final with Southampton.
Feb 25, 13:12
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Middlesbrough on December 11, 2016
Claude Puel wary of "clinical" Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of EFL Cup final
Southampton boss Claude Puel admits that he is wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of the EFL Cup final with Manchester United.
Feb 25, 12:51
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Caceres to make Southampton debut in EFL Cup final?
Southampton boss Claude Puel reveals that Martin Caceres could make his debut for the club in Sunday's EFL Cup final at Wembley despite not having played for 12 months.
Feb 24, 16:00
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017
Wayne Rooney to be in Manchester United squad for EFL Cup final
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that Wayne Rooney will return to the squad for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley.
Feb 24, 14:13
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan ruled out of EFL Cup final
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton through injury.
Feb 24, 14:09
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Michael Carrick doubtful for League Cup final
Jose Mourinho confirms that Michael Carrick and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are likely to miss the League Cup final through injury.
Feb 22, 20:58
Fraser Forster in action during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017
Fraser Forster: 'Manchester United more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster insists that Manchester United are more than just Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of Sunday's League Cup final.
Feb 22, 15:15
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Wayne Rooney doubtful for EFL Cup final due to tooth surgery?
Jose Mourinho reveals that he "does not know" whether Wayne Rooney will be fit to feature against Southampton, having reportedly undergone a root canal operation.
Feb 20, 22:09
Southampton attacker Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Sofiane Boufal to miss EFL Cup final?
Southampton manager Claude Puel reveals that winger Sofiane Boufal is a doubt for the EFL Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley due to an ankle injury.
Feb 9, 18:30
Referee Andre Marriner during the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Andre Marriner to ref EFL Cup final between Southampton, Manchester United
Andre Marriner will oversee the EFL Cup final clash between Southampton and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on February 26.
Feb 6, 20:04
Virgil van Dijk is subbed with a foot injury during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017
Virgil van Dijk to miss EFL Cup final through injury
Southampton manager Claude Puel reveals that Virgil van Dijk is expected to miss two to three months with an ankle injury, ruling him out of the EFL Cup final.
Feb 2, 14:29
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