Attendance: 81,775
EFL Cup | Final
Feb 24, 2019 at 4.30pm UK
0-0
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Man City win 4-3 on penalties
Reaction
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.
Sep 6, 18:36
Jose Mourinho convinced Kepa saga was a misunderstanding
The Chelsea goalkeeper was twice treated for an injury as a penalty shoot-out loomed.
Mar 3, 16:03
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.
Feb 26, 23:59
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.
Feb 26, 18:27
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.
Feb 25, 23:57
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.
Feb 25, 23:54
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.
Feb 25, 17:29
Where does the Kepa incident leave Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri?
The Spanish keeper refused to be substituted at Wembley.
Feb 25, 10:43
David Luiz insists Maurizio Sarri retains respect of Chelsea players
The Carabao Cup final was overshadowed when Kepa declined to go off.
Feb 25, 09:53
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.
Feb 25, 09:38
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.
Feb 25, 09:13
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.
Feb 25, 04:30
'It was misunderstood': Kepa adamant he did not defy Sarri's instructions
The Chelsea keeper appeared to refuse to be taken off.
Feb 24, 22:01
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.
Feb 24, 21:34
Guardiola hopes Carabao Cup win inspires Manchester City in quadruple quest
City won the League Cup for the third time in four seasons.
Feb 24, 21:29
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.
Feb 24, 21:15
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.
Feb 24, 21:05
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".
Feb 24, 20:39
'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.
Feb 24, 20:33
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.
Feb 24, 19:41
5 talking points following the Carabao Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties after Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted.
Feb 24, 19:36
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.
Feb 24, 15:34
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.
Feb 24, 14:41
Guardiola won't be distracted by Old Trafford showdown
The Manchester City boss has a Carabao Cup final against Chelsea to worry about.
Feb 23, 22:30
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.
Feb 23, 22:30
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.
Feb 23, 18:25
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.
Feb 23, 12:00
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.
Feb 23, 09:00
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
Feb 22, 22:30
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.
Feb 22, 17:00
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.
Feb 22, 16:19
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.
Feb 22, 15:29
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.
Feb 22, 15:29
Chelsea keeper Caballero calls for substance over style in Carabao Cup final
The 37-year-old Argentinian could deputise for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Feb 22, 13:47
Manchester City eyeing fourth League Cup success in six seasons
City beat Wembley opponents Chelsea 6-0 earlier in the month.
Feb 22, 12:00
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.
Feb 22, 11:20
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Wembley will stage the showpiece on Sunday.
Feb 22, 09:27
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.
Feb 21, 23:28
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.
Feb 21, 22:30
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.
Feb 21, 17:23
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.
Feb 21, 13:43
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.
Feb 19, 08:12
