EFL Cup Final: Man City defends their title against struggling Chelsea

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on February 10, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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The same question can be asked for the team challenging but asked in a different manner. Will Sarri pick the same losing squad or keep it going with the winning formula from Europa League?

The worst news, Kepa Arrizabalaga should be missing for the game. However, there hasn’t been much better than Willy Caballero, who could take on his former side. Lucky him! Sarri must be asking himself, go with a team Pep knows too much about?

Or, flip the game right on its head and play players, Man City are not used to going up against. I feel the Italian has learnt his lesson and will go with the best team for the project at hand. No Jorginho and they’re in business. With Jorginho, they leave themselves exposed at the back.

One more sleep! 🏆

Here's a reminder of how we sealed our place at Wembley... pic.twitter.com/f8r3U90XBg
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 23, 2019

Both Pedro and Zappacosta are still doubts but Chelsea can manage without them. They need only Hazard to be at his best and all around him to feed off him.

Next. Title Chasing Liverpool head to Old Trafford. dark

Predicted Chelsea lineup:

Willy Caballero; Cesar Azpilicueta; Antonio Rüdiger; David Luiz; Marcos Alonso; N’Golo Kante; Mateo Kovacic; Ross Barkley; Eden Hazard; Callum Hudson-Odoi; Gonzalo Higuain

Score prediction:
Manchester City 2-2 Chelsea (Penalties City 5-4 Chelsea)

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