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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 26: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United scores their third goal past goalkeeper Fraser Forster of Southampton during the EFL Cup Final between Manchester United and Southampton at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabs late winner to give Manchester United League Cup title

Manchester United won their fifth league cup this afternoon thanks to a Zlatan Ibrahimovic brace. The United striker scored an early free kick and a late winner to give the Red Devils a victory over a talented Southampton side that gave them all they could handle. The Saints played well throughout, but in the end, […]

EFL Cup final: Manchester United, Southampton clash Sunday at Wembley

For the 57th time, a EFL Cup champion will be crowned on Sunday as Manchester United and Southampton meet at Wembley Stadium (11;25 a.m. ET, Bein Sports). Man in the middle: Andre Marriner draws the plum assignment of the weekend. He’s also done an FA Cup final, so now he has the matching set. A […]

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 11: Adam Lallana of Liverpool beats Oriol Romeu of Southampton ot the ball during the EFL Cup semi-final first leg match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium on January 11, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Man United are in different places as they try and reach EFL Cup Final

The second leg of the EFL Cup semifinals is set for this week as Liverpool entertain Southampton on Wednesday (3 p.m. ET, beIN Sports) and Hull City host Manchester United on Thursday (3 p.m. ET, beIN Sports). Liverpool vs. Southampton Last time out: Nathan Redmond’s strike in the 20th minute was the only goal when the […]

FILE PHOTO – (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES – Image numbers (L) 576692476 and 485728065) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Josep Guardiola brings his Manchester City team to Old Trafford to face Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United in their first Manchester derby in the Premier League on September 10, 2016. ***LEFT IMAGE*** WIGAN, ENGLAND – JULY 16: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks on during the pre season friendly match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United at the JJB Stadium on July 16, 2016 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester City at Bet365 Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

It’s a very important Manchester Derby in the EFL Cup

It’s always an occasion when Manchester United and Manchester City, so today’s EFL Cup tie could provide good theater at Old Trafford (2:55 p.m. ET, BeIn Sports). United comes in on the heels of a 4-0 hiding over the weekend in manager Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea, while City was also less than its best […]

READING, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates their sixth goal during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Reading and Arsenal at Madejski Stadium on October 30, 2012 in Reading, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Must watch matches for the EFL Cup round of 16

It’s a cup week in England, and the English Football League Cup is entering the last 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The last 16 of the EFL Cup usually means plenty of big Premier League matchups and this week is no exception. The Manchester Derby will be the big draw on Wednesday, but this round […]

during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England.

What can Manchester City and Liverpool learn from the Capital One Cup Final?

The Capital One Cup final was a taxing match for both sets of fans. It was an exciting, nervy match that needed to be decided by penalty kicks. Now that the dust has cleared a bit, the rest of the season can continue. There are a lot of lessons that both sets of players can learn […]

during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England.

Manchester City outlasts Liverpool in a thrilling Capital One Cup Final

This Capital One Cup Final had so many heart-stopping moments and crazy turns there were too many to count. After 120 minutes and a penalty shootout, Manchester City defeated Liverpool in penalties to win their fourth League Cup title. The game started off rather difficult for Liverpool as they were forced to sub Mamadou Sakho […]

Coutinho celebrates during the Capital One Cup Final match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 28, 2016 in London, England.

WATCH: Philippe Coutinho equalizes for Liverpool to force extra time in Capital One Cup Final

Manchester City looked like they were well on their way to winning the Capital One Cup. They had the lead 1-0 and didn’t allow a shot on target for the first 83 minutes. Manchester City’s first shot that they allowed turned out to be a turning point in this Final. A replay of that

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: The League Cup trophy on display prior to the Capital One Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Manchester City’s history in the Capital One Cup Final

When Manchester City takes the pitch at Wembley Stadium against Liverpool on Sunday (11:25 a.m. ET, Bein Sports), history will not be on its side. Liverpool has won this event on eight different occasions and were runners-up three more times. No team has won more league cups or appeared in as many finals. Manchester City […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 26: Liverpool celebrate victory after the Carling Cup Final match between Liverpool and Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium on February 26, 2012 in London, England. Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Liverpool FC’s history in the Capital One Cup Final

This Sunday, Liverpool will face Manchester City in the Capital One Cup Final. Liverpool has had a long history in the League Cup Final as they have won the most titles of any team. At 8-3, Liverpool enters Wembley Stadium for the 12th time in the 56 year history of the Capital One Cup Final. […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: A large Capital One Cup is pictured prior to the Capital One Cup Final between Manchester City and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on March 2, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Capital One Cup Final: What a Win Means to Each Team

What’s At Stake in the Capital One Cup Final The Capital One Cup final is this Sunday. Call it a Mickey Mouse Cup, call it a waste of time, but I’m willing to bet if you’re saying that, it’s because you don’t root for Manchester City or Liverpool. At the end of the day, the […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: The League Cup trophy on display prior to the Capital One Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Manchester City will meet in Capital One Cup Final

The Capital One Cup Final is set. Liverpool and Manchester City will face off at Wembley Stadium one month from now, February 28. The two teams previously played on November 21 as Liverpool beat Manchester City 4-1 at Etihad Stadium. Both teams had to survive some scares in the Semifinal before eventually sealing their place […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Jurgen Klopp at Anfield is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool FC as he stands alongside Tom Werner (l) the chairman and Ian Ayre (r) the chief executive during a photocall at Anfield on October 9, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

What constitutes a successful Liverpool season?

This has been an odd Premier League season, and one team that truly represents that is Liverpool F.C. With all of the ups and downs they have had, from sacking Brendan Rodgers to hiring Jurgen Klopp, what would a successful Liverpool season look like? That’s a big question, one that has been asked in several […]

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Jordon Ibe ( L) of Liverpool is congratulated by teammate Roberto Firmino of Liverpool after scoring the opening goal during the Capital One Cup semi final, first leg match between Stoke City and Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium on January 5, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

WATCH: Despite multiple Liverpool injuries, Ibe puts LFC in lead in Capital One Cup semi

Within the first half hour of Liverpool’s Capital One Cup semifinal in Stoke, they suffered two injuries and had to deal with a new injury before the game. Mamadou Sakho was taken out of the Liverpool 18 due to a knee injury. Then, Philippe Coutinho suffered a hamstring injury in the 18th minute and had […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: The League Cup trophy on display prior to the Capital One Cup third round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on September 23, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Capital One Cup semifinal will be tough to win for all four teams

Stoke vs. Liverpool, Everton vs. Manchester City, one of these teams will be hoisting the first English soccer trophy of 2016 in February. While the Capital One Cup is admittedly the least prestigious trophy of the English soccer season but it’s still big for those who are still alive. This can mean a great motivational boost for […]

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