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League Cup | Final
Mar 2, 2014 at 2pm UK
 
Sunderland

3-1

Toure (55'), Nasri (57'), Navas (90')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Borini (10')
Reaction
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Jamie Redknapp: Yaya Toure a "freak of nature"
Former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp describes Yaya Toure as a "freak of nature" after watching him in Manchester City's League Cup final win over Sunderland.
Mar 4, 03:20
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Manchester City fans buy tickets for wrong match
A group of Manchester City fans mistakenly purchased tickets for a Premier League match with Sunderland, believing them to be for yesterday's League Cup final.
Mar 3, 15:52
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Noel Gallagher joins Manchester City's League Cup celebrations
Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher poses for photographs with Manchester City's players following their Capital One Cup glory.
Mar 3, 11:16
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Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson spotted in Sunderland crowd at Wembley
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is spotted in the crowd to watch Sunderland's Capital One Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 3, 11:02
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Fabio Borini "proud" of Sunderland following League Cup defeat
Fabio Borini insists that he and his Sunderland teammates can be "proud" of their display, despite losing to Manchester City in the Capital One Cup final.
Mar 3, 07:20
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Samir Nasri eyes more Manchester City silverware after League Cup win
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri insists that he and his teammates can win the Premier League title and the FA Cup following their Capital One Cup success.
Mar 3, 06:43
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Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini targets quadruple
Manuel Pellegrini says that Manchester City can go on and win four trophies this season.
Mar 3, 04:46
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Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini: 'I love managing Manchester United'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini inadvertently says that he 'loves managing' rivals Manchester United in a post-match interview.
Mar 3, 01:54
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League Cup in numbers
With Manchester City's 3-1 Wembley win over Sunderland bringing the 54th edition of the League Cup to a close, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament using statistics.
Mar 2, 20:05
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John O'Shea: "We're terribly disappointed"
Sunderland skipper John O'Shea expresses his disappointment after his team lose in the final of the League Cup against Manchester City.
Mar 2, 16:56
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City are worthy champions'
Manuel Pellegrini says that his Manchester City team are worthy winners of the Capital One Cup following the 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the final at Wembley.
Mar 2, 16:36

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole casts an analytical eye over the 3-1 victory that saw Manchester City lift the League Cup trophy at the expense of Sunderland at Wembley.

Match Report

Manchester City win the Capital One Cup by coming from behind to defeat Sunderland 3-1 in the final at Wembley.

Live Commentary

Find out how Manchester City won the League Cup at the expense of Sunderland with Sports Mole's text updates.

HT Report

Half time in the Capital One Cup final sees Sunderland hold a 1-0 lead over Manchester City thanks to an early goal from Fabio Borini.

Team News

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero returns from a hamstring injury to start in this afternoon's Capital One Cup final against Sunderland.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Capital One Cup final between Manchester City and Sunderland.

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James Milner: 'League Cup is not a lesser competition'
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Mar 2, 11:15
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Gus Poyet keen to repay Ellis Short's faith
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet hopes to repay chairman Ellis Short's faith in him with victory in the League Cup final at Wembley.
Mar 2, 10:09
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Pablo Zabaleta wants Manchester City focus
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta says that his side must remain focused on their objectives this season.
Mar 1, 15:52
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Vincent Kompany warns Manchester City of Adam Johnson quality
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has warned his teammates not to forget about Adam Johnson's quality ahead of Sunday's League Cup final with Sunderland.
Mar 1, 15:28
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Jack Colback "buzzing" for League Cup final
Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback says that he is confident his side can beat Manchester City in the League Cup final on Sunday.
Mar 1, 15:15
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Adam Johnson optimistic over Manchester City upset
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is optimistic that his team can defy the odds and beat former club Manchester City in Sunday's League Cup final.
Mar 1, 14:40
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Sunderland's Vito Mannone wants to live his dream in final
Sunderland keeper Vito Mannone wants to live his dream by winning the Capital One Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday.
Mar 1, 14:05
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Manchester City, Sunderland League Cup final history
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Mar 1, 12:18
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Ahead of Manchester City's match with Sunderland at Wembley tomorrow, Sports Mole looks back at five memorable League Cup finals.
Mar 1, 11:15
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Samir Nasri hoping to end Wembley disappointment
Samir Nasri wants to avoid a third cup final loss at Wembley when Manchester City play Sunderland tomorrow.
Mar 1, 08:47
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Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants "important" League Cup win
Manuel Pellegrini says that lifting the Capital One Cup trophy will be an "important" victory for Manchester City.
Feb 28, 18:56
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Sergio Aguero is fit for League Cup final'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reveals that striker Sergio Aguero will return from injury in Sunday's Capital One Cup final against Sunderland on Sunday.
Feb 28, 13:24
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Stevan Jovetic, Matija Nastasic out of League Cup final'
Manuel Pellegrini confirms that Matija Nastasic and Stevan Jovetic will miss the League Cup final on Sunday.
Feb 28, 13:19
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Yaya Toure: 'Silverware will help Manchester City grow'
Yaya Toure believes that constant trophy success will bring better and better players to Manchester City.
Feb 28, 12:47
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Gus Poyet: 'Cup run has improved our confidence'
Gus Poyet believes that the run to the Capital One Cup final has changed the mood at Sunderland as the club look to avoid relegation.
Feb 28, 05:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet expects Manchester City backlash
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet believes that Manchester City will be motivated to win Sunday's League Cup final at Wembley after losing the FA Cup final last season.
Feb 27, 11:35
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Jack Colback: 'We're confident ahead of Capital One Cup final'
Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback insists that the squad are confident ahead of the Capital One Cup final.
Feb 27, 05:58
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Joleon Lescott eager to win silverware in final season
Joleon Lescott reveals his urge to achieve success in multiple competitions before he leaves Manchester City in the summer.
Feb 27, 05:41
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Sunderland give Capital One Cup final tickets to goalkeeper Marton Fulop
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Feb 26, 13:50
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John O'Shea expects "difficult test" against Manchester City
Sunderland defender John O'Shea says that his team will face a "difficult test" in their League Cup final clash against Manchester City.
Feb 25, 21:46
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1Liverpool17133140172342
2Chelsea18105338211735
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1810442419534
4Arsenal1796234161833
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
6Bournemouth188552721629
7Manchester CityMan City188463026428
8Fulham187742623328
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1872939261323
12Brentford177283232023
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham186572330-723
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Everton173861522-717
16Crystal Palace183871826-817
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1843112940-1115
18Leicester CityLeicester1835102240-1814
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1813141137-266


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