THE Carabao Cup is sometimes a disrespected tournament – but winning it comes with many benefits – such as collecting prize money.
Last year, Manchester United took home the jackpot after they beat Newcastle in a thrilling final at Wembley.
This season will see Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea go head-to-head at the home of English football.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will be aiming for a record-extending tenth League Cup win, while the Blues are hoping to lift their first EFL Cup since the 2014/15 season under Jose Mourinho.
The winner is guaranteed a place in Europe as well as dipping their hands in the prize pot.
SunSport takes a look at how much money clubs can earn from participating in the tournament.
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How much is the Carabao Cup prize money?
Here is a breakdown of the prize money on offer:
- First round winners – £5,000
- Second round winners – £7,000
- Third round winners – £10,000
- Fourth round winners – £15,000
- Quarter-finalists – £25,000
- Semi-finalists – £25,000
- Runner-up – £50,000
- Winner – £100,000
How to watch the Carabao Cup final
The Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea will take place on Sunday, February 25 at 3pm GMT.
Sky Sports Main Event and Football will broadcast the match LIVE with coverage starting from 2pm GMT.
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Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the NOW/Sky Sports app.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
