Chelsea vs Liverpool 0-1: EFL Cup final – as it happened

 Chelsea vs Liverpool 0-1: EFL Cup final – as it happened

Liverpool emerged victorious in a dramatic Carabao Cup final, edging Chelsea 1-0 after extra time at Wembley Stadium. The match was a tight affair throughout, with both sides creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough in regulation time.

Chelsea's Edouard Mendy made a string of crucial saves, denying Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, while Kepa Arrizabalaga at the other end kept out Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic. The tension continued in extra time, and VAR controversially disallowed a Virgil van Dijk header for Liverpool, deeming an earlier challenge to be offside.

Finally, in the 118th minute, the deadlock was broken. Trent Alexander-Arnold whipped in a free-kick, and the towering Van Dijk rose highest to head the ball past Kepa and spark jubilant celebrations from the Liverpool faithful.

This victory marks Liverpool's 10th EFL Cup triumph, extending their record as the competition's most successful club. For Chelsea, the defeat adds to a frustrating recent spell, leaving them without a trophy since the 2021 Champions League.

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