CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 8. The Senegalese made a series of superb saves, the best of which was a stop from Mane after blocking a Keita shot. His substitution for Kepa in the 120th minute was the most questionable decision of the game. AFP
CHELSEA PLAYER RATINGS: Edouard Mendy - 8. The Senegalese made a series of superb saves, the best of which was a stop from Mane after blocking a Keita shot. His substitution for Kepa in the 120th minute was the most questionable decision of the game. AFP
Antonio Rudiger - 7. The German was strong on the right side of the back three. He kept a tight rein on Salah and took a physical approach. AFP
Antonio Rudiger - 7. The German was strong on the right side of the back three. He kept a tight rein on Salah and took a physical approach. AFP
Thiago Silva - 6. The Brazilian produced an efficient performance and cleared a Salah chip close to the line. His lack of pace was rarely exposed. PA
Thiago Silva - 6. The Brazilian produced an efficient performance and cleared a Salah chip close to the line. His lack of pace was rarely exposed. PA
Trevoh Chalobah - 5. The 22-year-old was given a working over by Diaz. He was grateful for Mendy on a couple of occasions. Reuters
Trevoh Chalobah - 5. The 22-year-old was given a working over by Diaz. He was grateful for Mendy on a couple of occasions. Reuters
Cesar Azpilicueta - 6. The Spaniard set up a fine early chance for Pulisic and helped keep Robertson from marauding. He limped off in the 56th minute and was replaced by James. AFP
Cesar Azpilicueta - 6. The Spaniard set up a fine early chance for Pulisic and helped keep Robertson from marauding. He limped off in the 56th minute and was replaced by James. AFP
Mateo Kovacic - 7. The Croat engaged the Liverpool midfield with gusto. Not only was he rugged but he looked to create at every opportunity. He was replaced by Jorginho in the 105th minute. AFP
Mateo Kovacic - 7. The Croat engaged the Liverpool midfield with gusto. Not only was he rugged but he looked to create at every opportunity. He was replaced by Jorginho in the 105th minute. AFP
N’Golo Kante - 6. The Frenchman was his usual relentless self but his impact was largely destructive. His passing going forward tended to be wayward. PA
N’Golo Kante - 6. The Frenchman was his usual relentless self but his impact was largely destructive. His passing going forward tended to be wayward. PA
Marcos Alonso - 7. The Spaniard kept one eye on Salah but always looked for the chance to get forward and pin back Alexander-Arnold. PA
Marcos Alonso - 7. The Spaniard kept one eye on Salah but always looked for the chance to get forward and pin back Alexander-Arnold. PA
Christian Pulisic - 7. The American should have opened the scoring early on and his link work took the eye rather than his shooting. He created a splendid chance for Mount with an exquisite ball. Withdrawn for Werner in the 74th minute. EPA
Christian Pulisic - 7. The American should have opened the scoring early on and his link work took the eye rather than his shooting. He created a splendid chance for Mount with an exquisite ball. Withdrawn for Werner in the 74th minute. EPA
Mason Mount - 3. The 23-year-old missed two golden chances either side of half time and wasted another opportunity later on. Had he been more clinical, Chelsea would have won at a canter. He was taken off for Lukaku in the 74th minute. AP
Mason Mount - 3. The 23-year-old missed two golden chances either side of half time and wasted another opportunity later on. Had he been more clinical, Chelsea would have won at a canter. He was taken off for Lukaku in the 74th minute. AP
Kai Havertz - 7. The German held the ball up effectively and provided chances for his colleagues. He was more of a provider than a scoring threat. AFP
Kai Havertz - 7. The German held the ball up effectively and provided chances for his colleagues. He was more of a provider than a scoring threat. AFP
Reece James (Azpilicueta 56') - 5. The 22-year-old replaced Azpilicueta in the 56th minute and found it hard to get to the pace after returning from injury. He was in no-man’s land for Matip’s disallowed goal. AFP
Reece James (Azpilicueta 56') - 5. The 22-year-old replaced Azpilicueta in the 56th minute and found it hard to get to the pace after returning from injury. He was in no-man’s land for Matip’s disallowed goal. AFP
Romelu Lukaku (Mount 74') - 7. The Belgian came on for Mount in the 74th minute. He was very unfortunate to have a goal ruled out for offside and made his presence felt. PA
Romelu Lukaku (Mount 74') - 7. The Belgian came on for Mount in the 74th minute. He was very unfortunate to have a goal ruled out for offside and made his presence felt. PA
Timo Werner (Pulisic 74') - 5. The German joined the action in the 74th minute for Pulisic. He provided width but showed a tendency to drift offside. AFP
Timo Werner (Pulisic 74') - 5. The German joined the action in the 74th minute for Pulisic. He provided width but showed a tendency to drift offside. AFP
Jorginho (Kovacic 105') - 6. The 30-year-old entered the fray in the 105th minute for Kovacic. He might have been expected to be more dynamic against weary opponents. Reuters
Jorginho (Kovacic 105') - 6. The 30-year-old entered the fray in the 105th minute for Kovacic. He might have been expected to be more dynamic against weary opponents. Reuters
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Mendy 120') - 1. The goalkeeper replaced Mendy in the 120th minute in a gamble that backfired badly. He did not save a penalty and missed his own spot-kick, as might be expected when coming on cold after sitting and watching for two hours. AFP
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Mendy 120') - 1. The goalkeeper replaced Mendy in the 120th minute in a gamble that backfired badly. He did not save a penalty and missed his own spot-kick, as might be expected when coming on cold after sitting and watching for two hours. AFP
LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Caoimhin Kelleher - 8. The Irishman made a series of fine saves, organised his defence and was adept in his distribution. His winning penalty was a bonus after a superb performance. Reuters
LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Caoimhin Kelleher - 8. The Irishman made a series of fine saves, organised his defence and was adept in his distribution. His winning penalty was a bonus after a superb performance. Reuters
Trent Alexander-Armstrong - 6. The 23-year-old was troubled by the Chelsea attack, who exploited the space behind him. Dangerous going forward but his efforts came to nothing. AFP
Trent Alexander-Armstrong - 6. The 23-year-old was troubled by the Chelsea attack, who exploited the space behind him. Dangerous going forward but his efforts came to nothing. AFP
Joel Matip - 6. The 30-year-old was unfortunate to have a goal ruled out on a questionable decision. He was solid defensively until substituted by Konate in the 90th minute. EPA
Joel Matip - 6. The 30-year-old was unfortunate to have a goal ruled out on a questionable decision. He was solid defensively until substituted by Konate in the 90th minute. EPA
Virgil van Dijk - 8. The Dutchman was a calming influence at the back and his passing propelled Liverpool forward. He read the game superbly. Reuters
Virgil van Dijk - 8. The Dutchman was a calming influence at the back and his passing propelled Liverpool forward. He read the game superbly. Reuters
Andrew Robertson - 6. The Scot struggled initially but grew into the game. Chelsea made a big effort to blunt the threat of the full backs and he did not create as much as usual. Getty Images
Andrew Robertson - 6. The Scot struggled initially but grew into the game. Chelsea made a big effort to blunt the threat of the full backs and he did not create as much as usual. Getty Images
Fabinho - 7. The Brazilian took a while to earn parity in the midfield but he grew in stature as the minutes passed. Strong in the tackle and wise in distribution. PA
Fabinho - 7. The Brazilian took a while to earn parity in the midfield but he grew in stature as the minutes passed. Strong in the tackle and wise in distribution. PA
Jordan Henderson - 6. The captain was combative and contributed more on the defensive side than going forward. He made way for Elliott with 11 minutes left in normal time. AFP
Jordan Henderson - 6. The captain was combative and contributed more on the defensive side than going forward. He made way for Elliott with 11 minutes left in normal time. AFP
Naby Keita - 6. The Guinean was not expecting to play until Thiago was injured in the warm-up. He struggled to get to the pace early but battled hard. He departed the game in the 80th minute for Milner. EPA
Naby Keita - 6. The Guinean was not expecting to play until Thiago was injured in the warm-up. He struggled to get to the pace early but battled hard. He departed the game in the 80th minute for Milner. EPA
Mohamed Salah - 7. The Egyptian was a menace to the defence, especially in the first half. His contest with Rudiger was compelling viewing. AFP
Mohamed Salah - 7. The Egyptian was a menace to the defence, especially in the first half. His contest with Rudiger was compelling viewing. AFP
Sadio Mane - 7. The Senegalese had a superb chance but it was saved by his countryman Mendy. His pace worried Chelsea until he was withdrawn in the 80th minute for Jota. AP
Sadio Mane - 7. The Senegalese had a superb chance but it was saved by his countryman Mendy. His pace worried Chelsea until he was withdrawn in the 80th minute for Jota. AP
Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian made Chalobah’s afternoon miserable and created space for his team-mates. He forced Mendy to save and tracked back, too. Tiring, he was replaced by Origi in the 97th minute. Reuters
Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian made Chalobah’s afternoon miserable and created space for his team-mates. He forced Mendy to save and tracked back, too. Tiring, he was replaced by Origi in the 97th minute. Reuters
Harvey Elliott (Henderson 79') - 7. The 19-year-old became the youngest Liverpool player to compete at Wembley when he came on for Henderson in the 79th minute. He did not look out of place on the big stage. AFP
Harvey Elliott (Henderson 79') - 7. The 19-year-old became the youngest Liverpool player to compete at Wembley when he came on for Henderson in the 79th minute. He did not look out of place on the big stage. AFP
James Milner (Keita 80') - 6. The 36-year-old is the oldest Liverpool player to feature at Wembley. He came on for Keita in the 80th minute and gave his usual rugged performance. PA
James Milner (Keita 80') - 6. The 36-year-old is the oldest Liverpool player to feature at Wembley. He came on for Keita in the 80th minute and gave his usual rugged performance. PA
Diogo Jota (Mane 80') - 6. The Portuguese joined the action in the 80th minute for Mane but was less effective than the man he replaced. Lots of effort for little return. PA
Diogo Jota (Mane 80') - 6. The Portuguese joined the action in the 80th minute for Mane but was less effective than the man he replaced. Lots of effort for little return. PA
Ibrahima Konate (Matip 90') - 6. The Frenchman came on for Matip in the 90th minute and held his own in the physical contest with Lukaku. Reuters
Ibrahima Konate (Matip 90') - 6. The Frenchman came on for Matip in the 90th minute and held his own in the physical contest with Lukaku. Reuters
Divock Origi (Diaz 97') - 6. The Belgian replaced Diaz in the 97th minute. He held the ball up and was a powerful, if blunt, presence. Getty Images
Divock Origi (Diaz 97') - 6. The Belgian replaced Diaz in the 97th minute. He held the ball up and was a powerful, if blunt, presence. Getty Images

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Reds clinch League Cup in dramatic penalty shootout after 120 minutes ended goalless at Wembley

Tony Evans

February 28, 2022

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Liverpool won the League Cup for a record ninth time as they edged out Chelsea 11-10 in an incredible penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

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Liverpool win dramatic League Cup final after Tuchel’s Kepa gamble backfires

The two heavyweights could not be separated in an enthralling showpiece full of free-flowing attacking football and chances with four goals chalked off for offside.

After 21 successful penalties the final was decided when Chelsea's substitute keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga ballooned his effort over the crossbar.

Victory for Liverpool marked the first domestic Cup triumph for their German manager Juergen Klopp.

In the photo gallery above, Tony Evans provides the player ratings from Wembley. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Some of Darwish's last words

"They see their tomorrows slipping out of their reach. And though it seems to them that everything outside this reality is heaven, yet they do not want to go to that heaven. They stay, because they are afflicted with hope." - Mahmoud Darwish, to attendees of the Palestine Festival of Literature, 2008

His life in brief: Born in a village near Galilee, he lived in exile for most of his life and started writing poetry after high school. He was arrested several times by Israel for what were deemed to be inciteful poems. Most of his work focused on the love and yearning for his homeland, and he was regarded the Palestinian poet of resistance. Over the course of his life, he published more than 30 poetry collections and books of prose, with his work translated into more than 20 languages. Many of his poems were set to music by Arab composers, most significantly Marcel Khalife. Darwish died on August 9, 2008 after undergoing heart surgery in the United States. He was later buried in Ramallah where a shrine was erected in his honour.

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Director: Abdulrahman Sabbah 

Starring: Alaa Meqdad

Rating: 4/5

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Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina

Rating: 4/5

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