Kepa incident weakens Sarri’s position – Nevin
Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin feels the Kepa Arrizabalaga substitution furore undermines Maurizio Sarri’s position as Blues head coach.
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David Luiz insists Maurizio Sarri retains respect of Chelsea players
David Luiz has insisted Kepa Arrizabalaga’s refusal to be substituted was not indicative of Maurizio Sarri losing the respect of his Chelsea players.
Kevin De Bruyne plays down Manchester City quadruple prospects
Kevin De Bruyne continues to talk down Manchester City’s quadruple prospects despite admitting achieving it would make them the greatest.
Kepa keen to emphasise respect for Sarri after refusal to be substituted
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga attempted to defuse the furore over the goalkeeper’s refusal to be substituted in Sunday’s Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City by insisting it was a misunderstanding.
‘It was misunderstood’: Kepa adamant he did not defy Sarri’s instructions
Kepa Arrizabalaga has insisted he did not defy Maurizio Sarri’s decision to substitute him in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.
Four more players who refused to be subbed after Kepa’s Wembley defiance
Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to come off in the final minutes of the Carabao Cup final in what appeared a stunning act of defiance against manager Maurizio Sarri.
Guardiola hopes Carabao Cup win inspires Manchester City in quadruple quest
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes winning the Carabao Cup can give his side fresh confidence in their quest for the quadruple.
Sarri blames Kepa commotion on ‘misunderstanding’ after Chelsea lose cup final
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said Kepa Arrizabalaga’s refusal to come off during the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City was due to a “big misunderstanding”.
‘Total disrespect’: How former players reacted to Kepa’s non-substitution
Former Chelsea captain John Terry said Kepa Arrizabalaga showed manager Maurizio Sarri a lack of respect when he appeared to refuse to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final.
Carabao Cup final – Jorginho in focus
Jorginho is a key disciple of Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri and is integral to the Italian’s footballing philosophy.
5 talking points following the Carabao Cup final
Manchester City beat Chelsea 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes to win the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Chelsea pay penalty as Kepa defies orders in cup final defeat to Manchester City
Kepa Arrizabalaga undermined manager Maurizio Sarri by refusing to be substituted as Chelsea were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
Chelsea should not fear repeat of Man City humbling in cup final – Barkley
Ross Barkley insists Chelsea should not fear a repeat of their 6-0 humbling to Manchester City when the two sides meet at Wembley for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Guardiola won’t be distracted by Old Trafford showdown
Pep Guardiola may be hoping for a favour from Manchester United this weekend – but he insists it will be the furthest thing from his mind.
Maurizio Sarri hoping Chelsea players have free minds ahead of Carabao Cup final
Under-pressure Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri wants to free his players’ minds ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final with Manchester City.
Guardiola hungry for more silverware as City bid to retain the Carabao Cup
Pep Guardiola recognises the Carabao Cup lacks glamour but that does not diminish his determination to add to his trophy haul this weekend.
Chelsea boss Sarri cannot understand why his position is under scrutiny
Maurizio Sarri cannot comprehend why his position as Chelsea head coach is precarious when he considers Pep Guardiola’s first season at Manchester City.
The stats behind the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea
Manchester City and Chelsea meet on Sunday in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Quadruple hunt means every match a final – City defender Laporte
Aymeric Laporte believes Manchester City’s Wembley clash with Chelsea is just one of many “finals” they face in pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple.
Guardiola questions Chelsea’s lack of stability
Pep Guardiola has questioned the merits of Chelsea’ short-term approach to managerial appointments.
Chelsea keeper Caballero calls for substance over style in Carabao Cup final
Chelsea should focus on substance over style to win Sunday’s Carabao Cup final with Manchester City, according to goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Holders Manchester City play Chelsea in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Here, Press Association Sport looks at five talking points ahead of the final.
Silva calls for repeat silver service from City
Bernardo Silva wants Manchester City to develop the habit of defending trophies year after year.
Wembley to provide mental health charity Mind with vital platform
Mental health will be showcased for the first time at Wembley this weekend in the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
Talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Man City
Holders Manchester City play Chelsea in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Here, Press Association Sport looks at five talking points ahead of the final.
Five years on, relive Caley Thistle’s epic League Cup semi-final win over Hearts through players that wrote the storylines
Today marks five years since one of Caley Thistle's most memorable victories, coming from 2-1 down with nine men to defeat Hearts on penalties in the League Cup semi-finals.
Gary Mackay-Steven hopeful to be back on the pitch next weekend after clash of heads in cup final
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes is hopeful Gary Mackay-Steven’s injury is no more than concussion.
Rail firm adds more seats for Dons fans ahead of cup final
ScotRail is adding more seats to trains from Aberdeen for the Betfred Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park.
Aberdeen FC sells League Cup ticket allocation following plea to fans
Aberdeen FC has confirmed it has sold its allocation of tickets for the League Cup semi-final.
Minister warns SPFL to avoid any repeat of the League Cup semi-final fiasco
A Scottish Government minister has warned the SPFL to ensure there is no repeat of the League Cup semi-final fiasco as hopes were raised of a breakthrough last night.
Joe Lewis: Scottish Cup success can make up for League Cup final letdown
Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis is confident a determination to make up for League Cup pain can spur the Dons to Hampden success on Saturday.
McIntyre believes squad for second half of season is stronger than cup winners
Manager Jim McIntyre believes Ross County will head into the second half of the season with a squad stronger than the one that won the League Cup last March.