Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy after the match. Photo: ReutersManchester City retained the English League Cup by beating Chelsea 4-3 on penalties after a bizarre climax to the Wembley showpiece on Sunday which saw Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuse to be substituted. Nothing could separate the sides as the match finished 0-0 after extra time but it was City who claimed the season's first major silverware as they won the shootout. After a dour first half in which Chelsea stifled City, Sarri's side were arguably the better of the two as Eden Hazard was released to cause havoc in the City defence. City have now won the League Cup four times in six seasons to move to second on the all-time list with six titles, two behind the record eight of Liverpool.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 24, 2019 20:15 UTC