Reds win Carabao Cup

Liverpool triumphed over Chelsea to win the Carabao Cup after Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty in a marathon 11-10 shootout at Wembley.

Brought on by Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel for the shootout in the final minute of extra-time, as he was in August’s Super Cup, Kepa failed to save a single penalty, before blazing his own effort over the bar to hand Liverpool victory after a goalless 120 minutes.

It was a remarkable moment that came three years after the previous defining incident in Kepa’s Chelsea career, when he refused Maurizio Sarri’s instructions for him to be removed ahead of their shootout defeat to Manchester City in the 2019 final.

Romelu Lukaku started on the bench for Chelsea, where he was joined by Reece James following his return from injury. Edouard Mendy began in goal and Mason Mount also started

Caoimhin Kelleher started in goal for Liverpool, while Jordan Henderson also returned to the XI. Thiago Alcantara was forced to withdraw in the warm-up, being replaced in midfield by Naby Keita. Diogo Jota came back from injury to take his place on the bench.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said: “We feel bad for him (Kepa), of course. It was a bit harsh that he was the guy to miss the one and only penalty but there is no blame.

Reds win Carabao Cup

“Alisson Becker is the best goalkeeper in the world for me, but Kelleher is the best No 2 in the world, especially for the way we play. He had an incredible game.” Says Jurgen Klopp.

Luton are next up for Chelsea on Wednesday in the FA Cup. Liverpool host Norwich in the FA Cup last 16 on Wednesday before returning to Premier League duties on Saturday at home to West Ham.