On Sunday afternoon at Wembley Manchester City claimed the first piece of silverware this season beating Liverpool 3-1 on penalties after an enthralling Capital One Cup final.
After an edgy start, Manuel Pellegrini’s men grew into the game and had the first real chance when Sergio Aguero ran at the Liverpool defence and hit the post. City did eventually take the lead thanks to Fernandinho who put a low shot past Simon Mignolet.
Seven minutes from time just as Cty were closing in on the cup Phillipe Coutinho equalised for Jurgen Klopp’s men. There was no breakthrough in extra time so it went to penalties where the much-maligned Willy Caballero proved to be the hero.
Here are four conclusions from Sunday’s game.
