Category: League Cup

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 …

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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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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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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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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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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 …

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The Argentine striker has scored twice in his opening three league games for the Blues, and has been backed to come good for the struggling side Gonzalo Higuain will be a success for Chelsea as long as the team’s creative players can provide him with service, according to Antonio Rudiger.  The Argentine striker joined the …

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The reigning champions are in the the running to get their hands on the first piece of silverware for the 2018-19 term The first major trophy of the 2018-19 season in English football will soon be claimed, with the Carabao Cup final drawing near. Defending champions Manchester City are in the final after beating Burton …

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Pep Guardiola has been reluctant to speculate on the possibility of landing four trophies, but his Belgian midfielder claims that is the target Kevin De Bruyne has warned Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final opponents Chelsea and Premier League title rivals Liverpool that the Blues are targeting the quadruple this season. Pep Guardiola has been reluctant …

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Pressure is mounting on the Blues boss, but the midfielder has urged patience as he sees improvement on the way Ross Barkley insisted “good times are ahead” as he backed Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri amid growing pressure, highlighting Pep Guardiola’s early struggles at Manchester City. Sarri’s Chelsea future has been brought into question ahead …

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