O’Reilly double downs Arsenal as City clinch Carabao Cup

Manchester City ended Arsenal’s bid for an historic quadruple with a deserved victory in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Nico O’Reilly scored twice in four second-half minutes as Pep Guardiola’s side overpowered the Premier League leaders with an outstanding display. It was a day of pain for Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta, whose decision to keep faith with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in this competition instead of first choice David Raya backfired badly.

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Kepa joins Arsenal in £5m deal from Chelsea

Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after triggering the £5m release clause in his contract. Kepa, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, has signed a three-year deal at the Emirates and will bring experienced cover for international team-mate David Raya. Arsenal are understood to have been impressed by Kepa’s desire to join the club and fight for his place in the team.

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Liverpool hold nerve against Chelsea to win Carabao Cup on penalties

Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down to a shoot-out.

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Chelsea see off Villarreal on penalties to win UEFA Super Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to bring on Kepa Arrizabalaga proved to be inspired as the Spanish goalkeeper was influential as Chelsea saw off Villarreal on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup at Windsor Park.

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Manchester City retain Carabao Cup defeating Chelsea on penalties

Manchester City retained their Carabao Cup crown defeating Chelsea 4-3 in a penalty shootout. There was confusion in extra time as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted.

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