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Kepa defies furious Sarri while City retain Carabao Cup
24 Feb 2019
Chapter 1: What happened during the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City?
Oh, he's hit the post! Chelsea are back in trouble. Sterling scores! And Manchester City win the first silverware of the season, the first leg of the quadruple that they are going for.
Indeed, and Pep Guardiola becomes the first Manchester City manager ever to retain a major trophy. He's with Guy Havill. Ed, many congratulations. Yet another trophy for you. What are your thoughts?
Well, happy. So penalty, compliment to Chelsea. They did incredible performance and it's incredible how can they, Jorginho, in the last minutes, in extra time, they make a movement forward and the lateral movement. So in the penalty, everything could happen. We were lucky. So the penalties in the Ederson and happy to...
Chapter 2: How did Kepa's refusal to be substituted impact the match?
to meet back-to-back in this competition for the first time in our history in Manchester. Does it bother you at all that it wasn't Vintage City today?
Sorry? Does it bother you that it wasn't a great City performance today or are you pleased that you've shown other qualities?
The people, I don't know how to expect, so we're playing incredible players. I don't know if you realize the team Chelsea has, the quality of the players, the champions they have. And after the result two weeks ago, we knew it would be more difficult. It's a final. And the only problem is we miss a lot of important players for the next weeks. We'll keep staying in all competitions.
It's so demanding, so tough. I don't know how far we're going to arrive. because Laporte, Dinho and other players are injured. But anyway, it's much better, of course, after winning the game.
How nervous were you when Raheem stepped up to take that decisive penalty?
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Chapter 3: What were the highlights of Manchester City's performance?
Yeah, the important penalty is the personality, and they did it. And one final thing, you built a dynasty at Barcelona. Do you hope you can build one here at Manchester City, trophy after trophy?
No comparing. So what we have done in Barcelona is unique. And new players, new club, important is, you know, after what happened last season, to be there. We'll see how far we arrive. Well done.
Pablo, it is absolutely incredible what he did at Barcelona. Maybe it's unique, but can he get somehow close to it with Manchester City?
The reason they went for Pep is because they thought it was the right manager to come and to take this club forward. I mean, with all his experience in football and you see the way the team is playing and winning trophies. And like he says, you know, it's still a long way to go until the end of the season.
And two big injuries today on Fernandinho and Laporte, which are two important players for the team. And that would be crucial for them to bring them back as soon as possible.
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Chapter 4: How did the injuries to key players affect Manchester City?
Hopefully it's not too bad because they need to hold the squad ready and fit to play for the Premier League, for the Champions League and also for the FA Cup.
Is the final, Jamie, all about winning? Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. I lost an FA Cup final at United. We actually didn't play too badly, but afterwards you didn't feel, oh, we played all right. Today, you lost. It's all that matters. Getting that trophy in your hands at the end of it. And they had to suffer. It wasn't easy.
The longer the game went on, I actually started to think Chelsea could win it. But once he got the penalties, it's just a bit of luck of the draw. And I think what obviously happened and what conspired from Chelsea's point of view didn't help their game. And it put the goalkeeper under so much pressure.
Chapter 5: What does this win mean for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City?
But this City side know how to win and they're enjoying the taste of it. And there's no reason why they can't go on. I think Pablo makes a great point about the two and their big injuries, important injuries. Fernandinho misses any times. There's two games he hasn't played this season in the Premier League. Leicester and Palace have lost. They do miss him, but these are the moments.
This is what you live for as a footballer, to be sitting with your mates. You've done it plenty of times. There's nothing better, is there? There is. It's what it's all about. You come in here to win today and that's all you want to do. It's a great feeling. It's one of them competitions where they've gone pretty strong throughout it.
Chapter 6: What positives can Chelsea take from their performance?
Chelsea have done the same as well. And when you do that, you want to come to the end of it and lift the trophy. And it can be a springboard and a platform to go and kick on. To get that first one out of the way for them, I think, could be important.
and um that was something you certainly did at chelsea under jose yeah we did went and kicked on after that when they secured the league they looked favorites in the fa cup and champions league you need a little bit of luck along the way but that togetherness within that group when i look at them from afar i think i'd love to be a part of that side you know and i think having pep in charge he can attract any big player in the world and if you're a big player in world football i think you look at that and go i want to be part of that
One player who's already been at the club for many a year, had his injuries in his time, but what a star he is. Vincent Kompany came on, and let's hear from him now with Guy Havard.
Vinny, this is becoming a habit for you, isn't it? It's never a habit. It's a difficult trophy to win. The whole team is involved, from the young guys in the beginning of the competition to everyone that's been involved. So it's a really meaningful one because it's a real team effort. Is it a bonus for you to get on? Were you not expecting to play today? I'm always ready, no matter what.
Chapter 7: How will Kepa's actions influence team dynamics moving forward?
I mean, I didn't train a lot before this game. I kind of got thrown in in the Champions League game. I kind of got thrown in in this game. Look, I make the best of what I'm given and I'm just so happy to be able to achieve these things with this wonderful club. What got the team through it today, do you think? Look, it was a tough game.
I think the pitch being massive, Chelsea being so good on the ball. It was... I think in the end, I think we just had a little bit more confidence when we got to the penalties. I think other than Hazard, our team was just ready to win it, even on penalties. Chelsea obviously tried to sub their goalkeeper right at the end and were unable to. What did you make of that?
Well, I know how good Willy is on penalties. I mean, last time we won this competition against Liverpool, he was tremendous. He won the penalties for us.
Chapter 8: What are the implications of this match for the Premier League standings?
So I was kind of thinking, if he comes on, that's like another mind game to be played. Didn't happen in the end. The confidence was there to score today on penalties. Have you ever seen a player refuse to come on? Of course I've never seen it. I wish I could do it every night. I don't want to get subbed. And what does this do? Another trophy, three more to go.
Yeah, I mean, first this one, you know, it was so close today. So it just shows how much you need to be focused and go to the end of every game, every minute of every game. And OK, we go back in the league on Wednesday. Completely different proposition. Let's not get carried away.
Something I should have done as well, refused to come off whenever my number came up. But look, I mean, how much of a leader is he? He came on at half-time, said he felt he was thrown in a little bit, but leaders deal with it, don't they?
Well, like you say, he's always ready. I mean, when you've got a player with his personality and his quality, he's always ready to play. And I'm so pleased for Benny. He's been a bit tough with the injuries in the last few seasons, but he kept training hard, always trying to remove all the injuries, issues, and to be ready to play. And that's why, you know...
If he can stay at the club, it will be massive. As you mentioned before, you know, for the new players coming into the club, he knows what it means to be a Manchester City player for the young lads as well. So I hope he can extend his contract for another year.
It did go to penalties. Let's have a look at them now as well. I think a lot of Chelsea fans would have taken that at the start of the game. What about these penalties, John? I mean, his one against Tottenham in the semi-final was brilliant, wasn't it? He's just missed there. David Luiz here off Fatsy all day long. Just unfortunately hit the post, but it's a toss of a coin, isn't it?
Penalties once it gets to that point. Cool. Don't stop that one, though. What's this one? Kepa perhaps could have saved the first one as well, couldn't he? Yeah, should have saved the first one. Should have saved it, and then it's a different story then. What is it about penalty shoot-outs?
The mindset, the team misses first and then suddenly the advantage, but how important is it that the next ones are scored after that? I always think if you take one first, at least you've got an opportunity if you miss it for your mates to help you out. It is a horrible situation. The only time it's enjoyable is when you're walking back after scoring.
But you've got to show some character, you've got to want to take one. I think that's the important thing as well for your team and your stand-up, and normally it's the leaders that do that. And obviously you feel sorry for the people that miss them because it's a no-win situation. People say, how can you practice for them? But the problem is you've had 120 minutes of football.
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