EFL Cup

Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals and lost 2-3 to the Gunners. Arsenal looked more in control of the game, especially during the first part, before Chelsea were capable of bouncing back progressively but failed to equalise. Arsenal have achieved impressive...

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-final, and the Gunners qualified for the semi-finals by winning the penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Arsenal looked more dangerous in front of goal throughout the match but were not clinical enough, which prevented them from winning in...

After an exciting final against Liverpool, Newcastle United won the EFL Cup, securing their first trophy in 70 years. In a match that Newcastle United aimed to be filled with emotions, physicality, and transitions, the Magpies triumphed as they succeeded in their objectives, securing their first silverware since the FA...

Jhon Durán started his career at Envigado in the Colombian league before moving to Chicago Fire in the MLS. On January 23, 2023, during the 2022/23 season, Aston Villa bought the striker for €16.64m when his market value was just €6m. Now, the 21-year-old is valued at €40m per Transfermarkt...

Every football fan loves an underdog story. Leicester surprised many when they clinched the Premier League back in 2016; the crazy gang beat the culture club as Wimbledon ran out 1-0 winners over Liverpool in the FA Cup final in 1988. Another underdog story occurred last week as EFL Championship...

1955 – the last time we saw Newcastle United lift a major domestic trophy. Back then, the northeast club defeated Manchester City 3-1 to win the FA Cup. Fast forward 67 years and Eddie Howe’s team have a chance to make history once more, with only Man United standing between...

Chelsea’s £97m summer investment in Romelu Lukaku was touted as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw’ to catapult Thomas Tuchel’s side towards a first league title in half a decade. But seven months into the season, the Belgian justifiably finds himself on the periphery of the Blues’ starting XI, exemplified...

On Sunday, February 27th, Liverpool took on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the EFL Cup Final. After a fascinating 90 minutes had both teams at a 0-0 stalemate, it went to extra time - and then onto one of the most memorable penalty shoot-outs for some time, with it going...

The EFL Cup semifinal first leg between Liverpool and Arsenal was far from an entertaining game to watch and definitely far from both teams’ best displays so far. The goalless draw puts all the pressure on the second leg performance as their Wembley chances will be decided in that one...

With all the hype and drama surrounding the proposed Super League, Jose Mourinho’s sacking as Tottenham’s head coach just a few days before the EFL Cup Final probably did not receive as much attention as it should have. Although Ryan Mason did win his first game in charge against Southampton...

In one of the most intriguing tactical battles since the start of the 2020/21 campaign, Arsenal hosted Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in this EFL Cup quarter-final. Both teams struggled to score goals this season, but the game was not a boring one. Instead, it was a five-goal thriller,...

Breaks are rare in this crazy season of football, as the EFL Cup arranged fixtures in this midweek to see who could enter the quarter-finals. After beating Bournemouth in the previous round, Manchester City faced Burnley at Turf Moor. Pep Guardiola sent a strong squad to restore players’ confidence, which...

This midweek, Tottenham came from behind to secure a penalty shootout victory over Chelsea in the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Timo Werner opened the scoring with his first competitive goal in English football, after hitting a powerful strike from just inside the area. The Blues coasted through the first half against a...

League One side Lincoln City hosted the defending Premier League champions, Liverpool, on Thursday night in the third round of the EFL Cup. After finishing 15th in the third tier last season, Lincoln City jumpstarted this campaign by winning their first five matches in September. The Reds began their league title...

Manchester City looked to win the fourth consecutive English League Cup, the journey began at the Etihad Stadium this season. The Citizens faced Bournemouth, a team that was in the Premier League last year. The 2-1 victory seemed to be a routine for Pep Guardiola and his team, but it...

Chelsea came into this matchup against Barnsley in the EFL Cup as heavy favourites given that the Blues are fighting for a place in the Champions League whilst Barnsley were fighting to stay in the Championship last season. The stark contrast in quality was on full display as Frank Lampard’s...

Two Premier League games were postponed because of the first English major trophy final in 2020: Aston Villa vs Manchester City. After 90 minutes, Pep Guardiola’s men retained the English League Cup at Wembley. Manchester City had a good start, as Phil Foden set up Sergio Agüero’s goal at 20th...

This Sunday we have the first (second depending on where you stand on the Community Shield debate) silverware up for grabs in England. The EFL Cup Final has arrived once again this season. On one side, a club whose appearance in this match has become somewhat of an expectation in...

After the cup tie, Manchester City are in the English League Cup final again. In the semi-final, they faced Manchester United, and, in the first leg, won 3-1 away from home. All they needed was to secure the lead at the Etihad Stadium. This was the third Manchester Derby played...

As Leicester City hosted Aston Villa in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinal, both clubs knew they had a valuable opportunity ahead. The Foxes could move one step closer to earning concrete evidence of a highly successful season in the form of silverware. The Villans, on the...