• Liverpool’s Spanish defender Alberto Moreno (L) vies with Manchester City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernando (R) during the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
    Liverpool’s Spanish defender Alberto Moreno (L) vies with Manchester City’s Brazilian midfielder Fernando (R) during the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
  • Manchester City’s French defender Gael Clichy vies with Liverpool’s English midfielder James Milner (R) during the League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
    Manchester City’s French defender Gael Clichy vies with Liverpool’s English midfielder James Milner (R) during the League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
  • Manchester City’s Fernandinho scores their first goal. Action Images via Reuters / John Marsh
    Manchester City’s Fernandinho scores their first goal. Action Images via Reuters / John Marsh
  • Liverpool’s James Milner has a shot at goal as Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi looks on. Reuters / Eddie Keogh
    Liverpool’s James Milner has a shot at goal as Manchester City’s Nicolas Otamendi looks on. Reuters / Eddie Keogh
  • Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (2R) celebrates with the crowd after scoring their first goal to equalise 1-1 during the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / BEN STANSALL
    Liverpool’s Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (2R) celebrates with the crowd after scoring their first goal to equalise 1-1 during the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / BEN STANSALL
  • Manchester City’s Wilfredo Caballero saves from Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho. Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs
    Manchester City’s Wilfredo Caballero saves from Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho. Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs
  • Liverpool players are dejected during the penalty shoot-out. Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley
    Liverpool players are dejected during the penalty shoot-out. Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley
  • Manchester City’s Yaya Toure celebrates scoring during the penalty shoot-out with teammates. Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs
    Manchester City’s Yaya Toure celebrates scoring during the penalty shoot-out with teammates. Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs
  • Manchester City’s Argentinian goalkeeper Willy Caballero (top) celebrates on the shoulders of Manchester City’s Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony (C bottom) after he saved three penalties in the penalty shoot-out to help Manchester City win the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
    Manchester City’s Argentinian goalkeeper Willy Caballero (top) celebrates on the shoulders of Manchester City’s Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony (C bottom) after he saved three penalties in the penalty shoot-out to help Manchester City win the English League Cup final football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on February 28, 2016. AFP / GLYN KIRK
  • Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany celebrates winning the Capital One Cup Final with the trophy and teammates. Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley
    Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany celebrates winning the Capital One Cup Final with the trophy and teammates. Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley

Football

Willy Caballero improbably saves Manchester City to League Cup triumph over Liverpool – in pictures

Jake Badger

February 28, 2016

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Manchester City guaranteed manager Manuel Pellegrini some silverware in his last season in charge with a penalty shoot-out defeat of Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday after the match had ended 1-1.

City keeper Willy Caballero saved spot kicks from Lucas Leiva, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana while Yaya Toure slotted home the winning effort as Pellegrini’s side triumphed 3-1 on penalties.

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