SEATTLE - This weekend, over 80,000 people are expected to gather on the streets of northwest London to witness a clash between two of the biggest teams in England, vying for this year's Carabao Cup trophy. For the third time in the history of the competition, Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in a League Cup final. The Blues emerged victorious in the initial encounter in 2005, while Jürgen Klopp's side claimed the title in the 2022 edition.
An ancient rivalry that has reached its peak during the 21st Century, Liverpool and Chelsea have played 196 games prior to this year's League Cup final, with the Reds leading the head-to-head with 85 wins compared to Chelsea's 65. Both teams have also tied in 46 occasions, including in seven of their last eight games in all competitions. Liverpool ended the streak of seven-straight draws thanks to a 4-1 PL win at Anfield last month.
