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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 …

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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 …

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Chelsea’s under-fire manager produced an almost perfect tactical performance, only to be undermined by the messy actions of his goalkeeper Maurizio Sarri’s tactical masterclass was undermined by the shameful actions of Chelsea’s record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who refused to leave the pitch in the closing minutes of extra time in order to be substituted. Willy …

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The Reds returned to the summit with a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, but they are considered to be showing signs of faltering in a battle with Man City Liverpool should “be worried” about their Premier League title bid despite returning to top spot, says Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Reds moved back to …

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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 …

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The winger gets abuse wherever he goes but he is clearly thriving on it, going by his outstanding contribution this season and his heroics at Wembley It was nowhere near as easy as most people expected, but they got there in the end. Manchester City are Carabao Cup winners yet again, making this the first …

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The striker, on loan back in his native Spain from Chelsea, believes a title bid can be sustained after finally recording his first goal for the club Alvaro Morata admitted he did not initially celebrate his first goal for Atletico Madrid as he feared he would once more be disappointed by VAR. The Spain striker …

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With new coach Marc dos Santos in charge, the Canadian side will look vastly different this campaign. For a 2018 campaign that turned out to be as mediocre as it was, last season sure was eventful for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The sale of Alphonso Davies was a notable high, both for the club and for …

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The Gunners boss is confident that he will have three senior stars available to him for a Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Wednesday Unai Emery was without Ainsley Maitland-Niles against Southampton and saw Stephan Lichtsteiner and Alex Iwobi limp out of a 2-0 win, but all three are expected to be ready for midweek …

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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 …

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