Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
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 tries to bring on Willy Caballero during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
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
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
'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
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
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
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in action during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
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
Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Manchester City beat Chelsea on penalties to win EFL Cup
Manchester City successfully defend the EFL Cup by beating Chelsea on penalties after an entertaining goalless draw at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 24, 19:24
Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain celebrates after scoring against Huddersfield on February 2, 2019
Team News: Gonzalo Higuain misses out for Chelsea in EFL Cup final
Gonzalo Higuain is left out of the Chelsea starting lineup for the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.
Feb 24, 15:38
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 14, 2019
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
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola watch on during the EFL Cup final on February 24, 2019
Live Commentary: EFL Cup final - Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City (Manchester City win 4-3 on pens)
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.
Feb 24, 15:30
Unimpressed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on January 30, 2019
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
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Malmo on February 21, 2019
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
Maurizio Sarri in charge of Chelsea on January 8, 2019
Napoli chief hopes Maurizio Sarri overcomes Chelsea difficulties
Aurelio De Laurentiis aims another jibe at Maurizio Sarri but says that he wants the former Napoli manager to dodge the sack at Chelsea.
Feb 23, 18:37
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates his first goal against Chelsea on February 10, 2019
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
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
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
Ilkay Gundogan is mobbed by his Manchester City teammates after scoring his side's fourth goal against Chelsea on February 10, 2019
Preview:EFL Cup final: Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and holders Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Feb 23, 11:23
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
N'Golo Kante defends "important" teammate Jorginho
N'Golo Kante insists that midfield teammate Jorginho is a "very important" player for Chelsea, as he urges supporters to get behind the side.
Feb 22, 23:48
Zinedine Zidane watches on while in charge of Real Madrid during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool
Zinedine Zidane 'not put off by Chelsea transfer ban'
A report claims that Zinedine Zidane is still in contention to become Chelsea's next manager as the Blues are confident of dodging a transfer ban this summer.
Feb 22, 23:07
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
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
England assistant Steve Holland pictured in June 2018
Chelsea make ex-assistant Steve Holland top choice to replace Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea will consider bringing former assistant Steve Holland back to Stamford Bridge on a caretaker basis as a replacement for Maurizio Sarri, according to a report.
Feb 22, 18:09
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
The stats behind the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea
Press Association Sport takes a statistical look at the big game.
Feb 22, 17:46
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring against Everton on February 6, 2019
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
Pep Guardiola gets frustrated on the touchline as Manchester City face Schalke 04 in the Champions League on February 20, 2019.
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
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle on August 28, 2018
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
Willy Caballero in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on March 18, 2018
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
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Chelsea handed Dynamo Kiev tie in Europa League
Chelsea will play Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Feb 22, 12:27
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
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
Pedro in action for Chelsea on December 30, 2017
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
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on December 26, 2018
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri: 'Callum Hudson-Odoi is being used in right way'
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri claims that youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is being 'used in the right way', despite calls for the 18-year-old to receive more starts.
Feb 22, 09:46
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Wembley will stage the showpiece on Sunday.
Feb 22, 09:27
Unimpressed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on January 30, 2019
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri dismisses Roma link
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri dismisses suggestions that he has held talks over a potential switch to Roma.
Feb 22, 09:08
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on December 26, 2018
Regular starts for Hudson-Odoi? I'd have to sell a winger, Sarri says
The 18-year-old has yet to start a Premier League game.
Feb 22, 04:30
Under-fire Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri checks his watch on February 21, 2019
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
Maurizio Sarri speaks at a presser on February 20, 2019
How Maurizio Sarri fared as Chelsea progress in Europa League
Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi claimed second-half goals against Malmo.
Feb 21, 22:05
Olivier Giroud celebrates after opening the scoring for Chelsea in their Europa League meeting with PAOK on November 29, 2018
Chelsea coast through to Europa League last 16 with victory over Malmo
Chelsea register a 3-0 victory over Malmo to progress past the Swedish side by a 5-1 aggregate scoreline in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Feb 21, 21:51
Olivier Giroud celebrates after opening the scoring for Chelsea in their Europa League meeting with PAOK on November 29, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Malmo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Chelsea coast through to the Europa League last 16 with victory over Malmo on Thursday night.
Feb 21, 19:55
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Roma interested in appointing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri?
Roma are reportedly interested in appointing Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri as the club's new manager at the end of the season.
Feb 21, 13:19
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea in pre-season on July 29, 2018
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi left furious with Maurizio Sarri?
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly left furious with head coach Maurizio Sarri after his lack of minutes in recent weeks.
Feb 21, 12:43
Laurent Blanc in charge of Paris Saint-Germain in May 2016
Laurent Blanc among contenders to replace Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri?
Former France boss Laurent Blanc reportedly emerges as another contender to replace under-pressure Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri.
Feb 21, 09:09
Maurizio Sarri speaks at a presser on February 20, 2019
Defiant Sarri ignores fan unrest as he perseveres with principles
The Chelsea boss is committed to his possession-based system.
Feb 21, 04:30
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea in pre-season on July 29, 2018
Paris Saint-Germain 'join race for Callum Hudson-Odoi'
Paris Saint-Germain join the race for Chelsea attacker Callum Hudson-Odoi, according to a report.
Feb 20, 23:58