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The sporting weekend in pictures

Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

Wales kept their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes alive with a 21-13 victory over England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup final to lift the trophy for the third time in four seasons.

Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted in the closing minutes of extra time at Wembley, staying on the field despite his number being shown on the board.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the best pictures from a packed weekend of sporting action.

Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored on his return from injury
Tottenham striker Harry Kane celebrates after scoring on his return from injury (Martin Rickett/PA)
Steph Houghton lifts the trophy after Manchester City Women beat Arsenal Women 4-2 on penalties to win the Continental Cup
Manchester City Women hold up the trophy after beating Arsenal Women 4-2 on penalties to win the Women’s League Cup (Richard Sellers/PA)
Wales celebrate after toppling England in their Six Nations showdown
Wales celebrate after toppling England in their Six Nations showdown (David Davies/PA)
A sprinkler comes on during Bournemouth's Premier League clash with Wolves
A sprinkler comes on during Bournemouth’s Premier League clash with Wolves (John Walton/PA)
Chris Eubank Jnr celebrates after beating James DeGale in their super-middleweight match-up at London’s O2 Arena
Chris Eubank Jnr celebrates with his father after beating James DeGale in their super-middleweight match-up at London’s O2 Arena (Nick Potts/PA)
Jermain Defoe scores in Rangers' win against Hamilton
Jermain Defoe scores in Rangers’ win against Hamilton (Jeff Holmes/PA)
Players, staff and fans take part in a minute's applause in memory of former Manchester United youth team coach Eric Harrison ahead of Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool
Players, staff and fans take part in a minute’s applause in memory of former Manchester United youth team coach Eric Harrison ahead of United’s goalless draw with Liverpool (Martin Rickett/PA)
Jesse Lingard is comforted by team-mate Marcus Rashford before becoming the third Manchester United player to be taken off injured in the first half against Liverpool
Jesse Lingard is comforted by team-mate Marcus Rashford before becoming the third Manchester United player to be taken off injured in the first half against Liverpool (Martin Rickett/PA)
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and Willy Caballero stand on the touchline as goalkeeper refuses to be substituted in extra time during the Carabao Cup final
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and Willy Caballero stand on the touchline as goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuses to be substituted in extra time during the Carabao Cup final (Nick Potts/PA)
Manchester City collect the Carabao Cup trophy after beating Chelsea in the final
Manchester City lift the Carabao Cup trophy after beating Chelsea in the final (Nigel French/PA)
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