David Luiz on Kepa 'misunderstanding' – I never want to come off!

The Chelsea goalkeeper refused to exit the field in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, a sentiment his team-mate can understand Chelsea defender David Luiz has had his say on the controversy surrounding goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who refused to come off in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.  With the game tied 0-0 and penalties approaching, …

'It wasn’t my intention to go against the manager' – Kepa clarifies Sarri row

The goalkeeper says he wasn’t trying to undermine his manager in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final Kepa Arrizabalaga has come out to explain his on-pitch row with Maurizio Sarri in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, which threatened to overshadow Chelsea’s penalty shootout defeat to Pep Guardiola’s side. The £71 million summer signing was involved …

Guardiola blames schedule for City injuries

Fernandinho is facing weeks on the sidelines after he was injured in the Carabao Cup final, to the frustration of the City manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City’s busy schedule has contributed to injuries for Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho. With Gabriel Jesus and John Stones already sidelined, Laporte and Fernandinho were both injured during Sunday’s …

Sarri should have forced Kepa off, claims Chelsea stalwart Terry

The goalkeeper made headlines for bizarre reasons in his side’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City John Terry believes Maurizio Sarri should have forced Kepa Arrizabalaga off after Chelsea’s goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. City retained the trophy courtesy of Sunday’s 4-3 penalty shoot-out success, Raheem Sterling scoring the …

'I wish I could do it' – Kompany stunned by Arrizabalaga substitution stand-off

The Chelsea goalkeeper refused to leave the pitch in the final minute of extra-time as Maurizio Sarri tried to switch goalkeepers Vincent Kompany said he’d “never seen” a player refuse to leave the pitch for a substitution after he watched Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga defy his manager in the Carabao Cup Final.  The Blues goalkeeper …

'It was a big misunderstanding' – Sarri plays down Kepa mutiny in Chelsea defeat

The Chelsea boss was left furious at Kepa’s open act of defiance – but was keen to make light of the incident after the game Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has played down goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s extraordinary act of defiance in the Carabao Cup final, saying it was a “big misunderstanding”. The Spaniard refused to be substituted …

Kepa is a 'disgrace' and should never play for Chelsea again – Sutton slams Blues goalkeeper

The goalkeeper’s incredible act of open defiance left the Wembley crowd stunned and his manager fuming Kepa Arrizabalaga is a “disgrace” and should not play for Chelsea again after he refused to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final, says former Blues striker Chris Sutton. The 24-year-old was involved in an extraordinary flashpoint in the …

Carabao Cup 2018-19: Fixtures, teams, draw dates & all you need to know

Goal brings you all you need to know about this year’s edition of the Carabao Cup, where Pep Guardiola’s side will be aiming to defend their title The 2018-19 Carabao Cup has reached its conclusion with Manchester City defeating Chelsea in a penalty shootout in the final. Pep Guardiola’s side successfully defended their title and …

'Mutinous' Kepa slammed after Chelsea goalkeeper refuses to be substituted in Carabao Cup final

Though Willy Caballero was on the touchline ready to come in, the Spaniard denied the substitution in an extraordinary act of defiance The end of extra-time in the Carabao Cup final descended into madness, as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be subbed off, leaving his manager Maurizio Sarri furious.  The Spanish goalkeeper appeared to go …

Chelsea vs Manchester City: TV channel, live stream, team news & Carabao Cup final preview

The first major final of the season could mean the last nail in the coffin for one manager but the start of a glittering season for the other Manchester City and Chelsea will meet in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday at Wembley, just two weeks after Pep Guardiola’s side demolished the Londoners 6-0 at …