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Matt C Jones

Ten stunning images as Liverpool beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup final

One of the most dramatic 0-0 draws in English football history led to one of the most remarkable penalty shootouts in English football history at Wembley on Sunday.

Eventually it was Liverpool who prevailed against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, with two kicks of a football from the two goalkeepers proving decisive.

After all 10 outfield players for each of the two teams scored with their efforts from 12 yards, Caoimhin Kelleher slotted for Liverpool and then Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga skied his effort well over the bar.

It's a match that will have thousands of words penned about it for many years to come. But for now, here are 10 best images from the day.

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Football Stands Together

Before the game, both sets of players and fans came together to show solidarity for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Mendy magic

After a strong start to the game from Chelsea, Liverpool grew into the contest and were denied by a couple of brilliant saves from Edouard Mendy, the second of which was particularly special.

Dazzling Diaz

Amid a number of excellent performances from Liverpool players, Luis Diaz was among the best again, with his direct running and dribbling causing so many problems for the European champions.

He's only been a Red for 28 days!

Vexed by VAR

Liverpool thought they had gone ahead when Joel Matip steered home in front of the Reds supporters.

However, after a VAR check the strike was ruled out.

Kepa introduced

With extra time close to a conclusion, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel made the bold call to substitute his goalkeepers.

Mendy, who had performed wonderfully, was swapped with Kepa. The latter would have a pretty significant role to play.

Cool Caoimhin

After neither goalkeeper saved any penalty from the outfield players, both stoppers had to step up.

Kelleher was first and he was able to dispatch his effort with panache.

The winning moment

As for Kepa? The goalkeeper took what could be best described as a goal kick that almost cleared the first tier of fans at Wembley.

The cup was Liverpool's.

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The "Henderson Lift"

Liverpool have won enough silverware now with Henderson as captain for the midfielder to have his own signature trophy hoist.

Pick the pot up. Crouch down. A shimmy of the feet. A spring. Arms extended.

Boss

Klopp has now won the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup in charge of Liverpool.

The German soaked up the adulation of those at Wembley after the trophy lift.

Pure passion

This sums it up, doesn't it?

Yet another memorable day Liverpool. Plenty more to come.

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