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      Arsenal fans convinced they ‘live rent free in Jamie Carragher’s head’ after Carabao Cup final commentary

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      FANS claim Arsenal “live rent free” in Jamie Carragher’s head – after the “obsessed” commentator’s latest rant in the Carabao Cup final.Liverpool legend Carra moaned that matchwinner Virgil van Dijk had an earlier goal wrongly erased following a “blocking” move the Gunners use.
      Virgil van Dijk later scored a legitimate goal but saw this effort in the Carabao Cup final controversially ruled outCredit: Rex
      Liverpool’s Wataru Endo was ruled offside, sparking huge debateCredit: Alamy
      Earlier this month Carragher also blasted Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard for over-celebrating a 3-1 win over Liverpool.
      In the end, VVD headed the only goal against Chelsea near the end of extra time on Sunday in a Wembley showpiece crammed full of chances.
      But before that the Dutch defender had a similar effort disallowed.
      Wataru Endo was judged offside in the build-up after VAR intervened.

      Endo tried to get back onside but was assessed to have impeded Van Dijk’s marker, Ben Chilwell.
      Carragher claimed Arsenal regularly “stand in the way of goalkeepers” – and some pundits suggesting they deploy Ben White to hinder keepers.
      But Gunners’ fans taunted the pundit for referencing their team in a match they had nothing to do with.
      Just three weeks ago, Carra had told Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard to “get down the tunnel” after his antics following the end of Liverpool’s 22-match unbeaten run.
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      Jamie Carragher, right, and Jamie Redknapp were at WembleyCredit: Rex
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      And perhaps that was fresh in the mind of Arsenal supporters as they again rounded on him.
      One posted: “Carragher, ‘Arsenal block off goalkeepers for every set piece’. He can’t get us out of his head.”
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      Another wrote: “Jamie Carragher mentioning Arsenal during this cup final, we really do live rent free in his head.”
      Similar jibes flowed in, such as: “Carragher is fuming. Why did he bring Arsenal into this?” and “Why is Jamie Carragher mentioning Arsenal in a cup final that they are not involved in?
      One fan claimed the ex-England defender was “mega fuming” and another insisted: “He’s obsessed.”
      But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reacted with disbelief when VVD’s goal was disallowed.
      Many Reds’ fans blasted what they called an “awful decision”.
      One argued: “Endo didn’t move, he didn’t move into Colwill’s position. Football is dying.”
      But another viewer accused Liverpool’s Japanese anchorman of being “lazy” for his “unforgivable” act of not getting out of the way quicker.
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      Astrid Wett breaks down in tears at Wembley after Chelsea lose Carabao Cup final and fumes ‘it’s a scam

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      TEARFUL Astrid Wett claimed Chelsea’s Carabao Cup final defeat was a “scam” as the OnlyFans star broke down in the rain at Wembley.The “cursed” boxing influencer ended the day as outraged as she began it – when she found she had a fake ticket and needed a generous fellow supporter to help get in.
      Astrid Wett poured out her emotionsCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWett
      The model was fed up with the match and with LiverpoolCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWett
      And she posted an emotional rant after Virgil van Dijk headed the only goal for Liverpool deep in extra time amid a controversial clash.
      Looking distraught as she sat cross-armed in the stands, the angry model asked: “Why am I cursed?
      “It’s the 119th minute of extra time. I’m in the pouring rain, crying.”
      Astrid then revealed she was fed up with Liverpool – who have now beaten Chelsea in the Blues’ last THREE finals.
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      And she even suggested “people at the top” wanted Jurgen Klopp’s men to win before adding: “It’s a scam.”
      The 23-year-old, who has 444,000 followers on Instagram, merely sparked amusement online with that outlandish suggestion.
      But before kick-off she had cheered genuine football fans – by revealing an upbeat ending to a sad tale of a counterfeit ticket.
      At first, Astrid let rip in a video, claiming she had been conned and begging supporters to help her get into the showpiece match.
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      Astrid declared: “This can’t be happening to me, someone has sold me a fake ticket.
      “It’s just not working, it’s not even scanning, I don’t know what to do.
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      “They won’t even let me in even though I told them I’m Astrid Wett, the lifelong Chelsea fan.
      “Why would someone scam me, I’m just here to watch my team win the cup.
      “Can someone please help me, honestly I’ll do anything.”
      Luckily, a kind-hearted Blue saved the day by giving her his son’s ticket.
      Astrid responded: “The power of social media. This guy gave me his son’s ticket.
      “He saw my tweet and saved the day. My faith in humanity has been restored.”
      A kind Chelsea fan ensured she was able to watch the clash against LiverpoolCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWett
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      Chelsea star Ben Chilwell clashes with Liverpool’s Conor Bradley as tempers flare in Carabao Cup final

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      TEMPERS flared in the Carabao Cup final between Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley.The respective Chelsea and Liverpool defenders came face to face in injury time of the first half of the Wembley clash.
      Tempers flared between Ben Chilwell and Conor Bradley in the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      The duo engaged in a grappling match while tussling for the ballCredit: AP
      Chilwell shoved Bradley before the Liverpool star did the same back the Blues defenderCredit: Getty
      Team-mates rushed over to split them apartCredit: Getty
      Referee Chris Kavanagh gave both players a yellow cardCredit: Reuters
      Chilwell, 27, and Bradley, 20, seemed to enter a grappling match as the Blues star tried to play the ball.
      The two stars were on the turf before getting to their feet while still grabbing each other.
      Chilwell then appeared to shove the Reds star before getting shoved back by Bradley.
      Team-mates from both sides rushed towards the altercation to split up the row.
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      After the situation had cooled off a bit, referee Chris Kavanagh then brandished yellow cards to both.
      Fans of both sides were furious with the decision to book their respective player for the scuffle.
      Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Chilwell gets a yellow… for Bradley fouling him and pushing him. Sounds sensible.”
      A second said: “Chilwell attacks Bradley & somehow Bradley gets a yellow card.”
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      A third said: “That’s a joke that Bradley yellow, Chilwell tries to goad him, doesn’t react, gets booked for it.”
      Another said: “Chilwell getting a yellow card because Bradley forgot he wasn’t playing rugby.”
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      Bradley was eventually hooked by Jurgen Klopp in the 72nd minute.
      The game saw both teams put the ball in the back of the net before the goals were ruled out for offside.
      Liverpool’s effort, scored by Virgil van Dijk, proved to be particularly controversial thanks to a Wataru Endo offside.
      The match is a repeat of the 2022 final, which Liverpool won on penalties after a goalless regulation and injury time were played out.
      Liverpool went on to win the game 1-0 thanks to an extra-time header from Virgil van Dijk.
      It compounded Chelsea to an unwanted trophy record at Wembley.
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      Jurgen Klopp left in disbelief as Liverpool denied Carabao Cup final opening goal after ‘unforgivable’ error

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      LIVERPOOL controversially had an opener in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea ruled out.Virgil van Dijk looked to have put his side ahead with a towering header from a Liverpool free-kick.
      Endo was judged to be offsideCredit: Sky Sports
      Van Dijk couldn’t believe the decisionCredit: Sky Sports
      Klopp couldn’t understand why the goal had been ruled outCredit: Getty
      But the goal was struck off after the intervention of VAR.
      Wataru Endo was judged to be offside in the build-up to Van Dijk heading in.
      The player utilised the commonly used tactic of starting in an offside position while the free-kick is being prepared.
      But VAR judged his attempts to move back into an onside position to have interfered with Ben Chilwell’s attempts to stop Van Dijk.
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      Jurgen Klopp stood aghast on the sidelines – with the decision looking like a harsh one.
      Fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) couldn’t believe the decision.
      They argued that Chilwell was not marking Endo and therefore his movement had no influence on the goal.
      One fan wrote: “That’s a awful decision. Colwill is marking Endo not Van Dijk he is never getting there so the offside is irrelevant.”
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      Another added: “That’s an awful decision. Endo didn’t move, he didn’t move into Colwills position. Football is dying.”
      A third said: “Utter shambles that that’s offside! Even if Endo doesn’t touch him he’s not getting close to VVD.”
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      But not everyone agreed, with one writing: “That’s lazy from Endo. Unforgivable really.”
      It wasn’t the first time in the game that what appeared to be an opener was ruled out.
      Raheem Sterling looked to have put Chelsea ahead in the first half when he tapped a Nicolas Jackson cross in at the far post.
      But the goal was ruled out due to Nicolas Jackson’s leg narrowly being ahead of Ibrahima Konate’s when the ball was played. More

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      Jurgen Klopp’s injury crisis gets worse as Liverpool star carried off on stretcher in Carabao Cup final

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      LIVERPOOL suffered another injury blow during the Carabao Cup final as Ryan Gravenberch was stretchered off.After just 23 minutes, the Dutch midfielder had to be carried off the field after a late tackle from Moises Caicedo.
      Moises Caicedo’s late tackle hurt Ryan GravenberchCredit: Sky Sports
      The Liverpool midfielder went down holding his ankleCredit: Sky Sports
      Gravenberch went off on a stretcherCredit: Sky Sports
      The Chelsea star caught Gravenberch with his studs on the ankle.
      Liverpool’s man was down for several minutes receiving treatment before a decision was made that he could not continue.
      Caicedo went unpunished for the challenge, which was checked by VAR.
      Jurgen Klopp was furious over the tackle and he ranted at the fourth official.
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      Gravenberch being unable to continue forced the manager into a tactical rethink with defender Joe Gomez coming on.
      Liverpool are already in the midst of an injury crisis with ten first-team players already in the treatment room.
      Alisson, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcantara, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones, Stefan Bajcetic, Mo Salah, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez all missed today’s game with fitness issues.
      Caicedo’s tackle on Gravenberch was not the only controversial moment of the first-half.
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      Raheem Sterling had the ball in the back of the net for Chelsea, only for Nicolas Jackson to be ruled as marginally offside in the build-up.
      It is unclear how long Gravenberch will be out for but the Reds will be desperate for the injury to be minor with the Premier League title race hotting up.
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      Chelsea vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup final LIVE: Sterling has goal RULED OUT by VAR and Palmer denied by Kelleher – latest

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      CHELSEA will be out to seek revenge for their 2022 heartbreak as they take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final – and they’ll be confident after seeing Mo Salah is OUT of the squad.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds came out on top in the most recent Wembley showpiece between these two English giants
      But with Liverpool’s injuries and Chelsea finding a bit of form, Mauricio Pochettino’s men will feel as if this is their year.

      Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football
      Chelsea starting XI:  Petrovic, Gusto, Colwill, Disasi, Chilwell, Enzo, Gallagher, Caicedo, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson
      Liverpool starting XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Elliott, Gakpo, Diaz
      Explainer: Why is the game kicking off at 3pm?

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      Word from the ground
      SunSport’s Tom Sheen is at Wembley covering the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool.
      Here’s what Tom think of the dramatic first half:
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      Liverpool dominated 54 per cent of possession in the Carabao Cup Final.
      The Reds registered a total of eight shots, three of which were on target.
      The Blues, on the other hand, produced three shots, two of which were on target,
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      Liverpool and Chelsea are goalless at half-time in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.
      However, both sets of teams feel they have reason to protest the outcome of the first half.
      The Reds’ massive injury list grew even bigger as Ryan Gravenberch was stretchered off with an ankle injury after Moises Caicedo appeared to have stepped and twisted the Dutchman’s foot.
      The Blues, on the other hand, were denied an opener after Raheem Sterling hit the back of the net.
      However, the referee and VAR deemed Nicolas Jackson was offside in the build-up down the right where he met a ball by Conor Gallagher in midfield before the Senegal international found Sterling at the far post.
      Replays show it was a very close call and if Jackson was offside then it was down to mere millimetres.
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      Peep!
      That’s half-time at Wembley!!!
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      Yellow card
      Chelsea captain Chilwell and Liverpool youngster Bradley are booked after getting embroiled in a scuffle.
      The 20-year-old lunged on the England international rather carelessly down the left and the latter didn’t take kindly to it.
      That led to a pushing contest that got both sets of players involved until the ref separated the,
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      Six minutes of added time to go at Wembley!
      Makes sense after Gravenberch’s injury and Sterling’s disallowed goal which led to a VAR check…
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      Chance!
      Liverpool star Diaz moves the ball forward and tries to find a team-mate at the far post.
      Bradley ultimately gets it and tries a shot that is blocked by Chelsea’s defenders!
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      Gusto loses the ball again down the right because of his heavy touch and that leads to another cheap throw-in.
      Some of Liverpool’s biggest chances started out down the right-back’s flank.
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      What a chance!
      Liverpool almost break the deadlock just before half-time!
      Disasi is dispossessed – another defensive gaffe from Chelsea – and that leads to a crisp cross from Robertson.
      The Sot finds Gakpo at the far post and his header hits Petrovic’s post!
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      We are closing in on half-time at Wembley.
      An exciting first half despite the goalless draw with a couple of major talking points.
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      Chelsea’s disallowed goal has fuelled Pochettino’s side as they look far more dangerous on attack.
      Sterling, Gallagher and Palmer are causing all sorts of problems.
      This might also be down to Gravenberch’s withdrawal as well as Liverpool’s growing injury crisis…
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      Chelsea’s goal will be the talk of the town regardless of how the Carabao Cup Final goes.
      If Jackson was offside in the build-up down the right flank then he must have been mere millimetres.
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      Chelsea have a goal chalked off for offside as Gallagher delivers a ball forward for Jackson who the ref deemed was off.
      The Senegal international then found Sterling on his left and the winger beat Kelleher.
      A VAR check agrees with the ref, but this looks like an extremely close call with many claiming Jackson was on…
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      No Goal!
      Sterling’s goal chalked off for offside!!!
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      Liverpool Klopp retains his signature 4-3-3 formation after Gravenberch was stretchered out.
      Badley moves up to attack in the right wing with Elliott moving back to midfield while Gomez plays at right-back.
      Credit: AFP

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      Substitution
      Gravenberch can’t continue and is stretchered off, thus Liverpool boss Klopp is forced to make the first substitution of the Carabao Cup Final.
      Gomez comes on for the midfielder.
      Credit: Getty
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      Liverpool boss Klopp is furious as replays show Caicedo stepped on Gravenberch’s ankle during their challenge.
      The Reds are calling for a red card as the stretcher comes out for the Netherlands international.
      The Chelsea ace’s foot twisted his fellow midfielder’s ankle badly.
      Gomez getting ready to come on.
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      Liverpool ace Gravenberch is on the ground with immense pain after hurting his ankle and is receiving treatment.
      The midfielder got hurt during a challenge with Caicedo and the Reds’ manager Klopp is watching with concern amid his ongoing injury crisis.
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      Liverpool enjoyed a better start at the final but are very lucky not to be trailing.
      Much to thank Kelleher and Endo for with their life-saving blocks against Palmer and Jackson respectively.
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      What a chance!
      How are Chelsea not leading?!
      Palmer finds himself right in front of Kelleher but the Liverpool keeper denies the England international’s shot with one arm.
      But Jackson gets the rebound but his shot is blocked by Endo’s critical tackle.
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      Chelsea ace Gusto is struggling on the right flank as his heavy touches have led to him losing the ball and giving away a free-throw twice.
      A turbulent start for the Blues’ backline.
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      Chelsea’s defenders are making numerous mistakes at the back which allows Liverpool to dispossess them.
      But a very good first half by Petrovic so far with some critical saves.
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      What a chance!
      And what a gaffe by Disasi who trips at the back and is dispossessed by Gakpo.
      The winger passes to Diaz who delivers a powerful shot but Petrovic falls to his right and denies the Colombia international.
      The Chelsea goalkeeper spared Disasi’s blushes big time there!
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      Chance
      Liverpool respond immediately to Gusto’s effort as Mac Allister delivers a powerful shot that is palmed away by Petrovic.
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      Chance
      Chelsea register their first chance of the match as Chilwell’s free-kick is headed away.
      But Gusto is waiting on the edge of the box and delivers a volley that lacks power and ends up in Kelleher’s safe hands.
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      Thousands of Liverpool fans risk missing Carabao Cup final kick off as ‘tickets not working’ at Wembley

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      THOUSANDS of Liverpool fans are at risk of missing the Carabao Cup final due to Wembley ticketing issues, it has been reported. Liverpool are due to kick off against Chelsea at 3pm for a chance at winning the first silverware of the season.
      Liverpool fans are reporting major ticket issues at WembleyCredit: Rex
      More than 85,000 fans are expected to be in attendance at the match.
      However, travelling Reds have experienced problems getting into the stadium.
      BBC reporter Nick Parrott said “hundreds if not thousands” of digital tickets were not working for fans trying to get through the turnstile ahead of kick-off.
      Fans experiencing issues have subsequently been directed to the ticket office, where paper tickets have been printed.
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      It was also reported fans with square QR codes were working properly.
      SunSport have approached Wembley Stadium for comment.
      The match, a repeat of the 2022 final, was moved from its original 4:30pm slot after a Metropolitan Police request.
      Police deemed the fixture to be “high risk”.
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      On the move, an EFL spokesperson said: “Following representations from the @metpoliceuk, the local safety advisory group has determined the 2024 @Carabao_Cup Final will now kick-off at 3pm.
      “Having previously scheduled the usual 4.30pm kick-off time with @wembleystadium and @SkySports, it is disappointing to note the change at this late stage.”
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      Line-ups for the clash have now been announced, with Jurgen Klopp without the services of talisman Mohamed Salah.
      Klopp, who announced he was leaving the club at the end of the season, is also without Darwin Nunez and Dominik Szoboszlai after they were not deemed fit enough to play.
      You can see the full line-ups below:
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      John Terry posts naked photo holding Carabao Cup with a cheeky caption ahead of cup final with Liverpool

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      JOHN TERRY showed his excitement for the Carabao Cup final by posting a naked snap of him with the trophy.Chelsea face Liverpool at Wembley this afternoon in a battle to clinch the first piece of silverware this season.
      John Terry got into the mood for the Carabao Cup final by posting an unusual throwback snapCredit: @johnterry.26
      Blues legend Terry got in the mood for the game by posting a bizarre throwback photo on Instagram.
      The former captain is stood in the dressing room without any clothes on with just the trophy covering his private parts.
      He cheekily captioned the post: “It’s a good job these tassels are long.”
      Fans found it hilarious, one said: “I love this man.”
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      Another added: “My captain.”
      A third joked about him putting his shirt on to celebrate Champions League final victory despite not playing in 2012, saying: “Wears full kit when he don’t play and f**k all when he does.”
      Terry won three League Cups during his 19 years at the club.
      His first taste of glory in the competition came in 2005 as Chelsea beat Liverpool 3-2.
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      Two years later he lifted the trophy again as a Didier Drogba double saw off Arsenal 2-1 in the final.
      Then his stripping off snap came after Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 in 2015.
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      The goals that day came from Terry and Diego Costa.
      Chelsea have twice been to the final since, losing twice on penalties to Manchester City in 2019 and Liverpool two years ago. More