2019-20 EFL Cup (League Cup (Carabao Cup))

[Huckleberry 32310]

This competition deserves a thread of its own. It is clearly the most sacred and beloved of all English trophies. Liverpool has won this trophy the most times in history with 8, but Manchester City is hot on their heels with their 6th victory coming last season.

I don't think it's overstating things to say that both clubs would gladly forfeit their league and Champions League seasons for a guaranteed EFL Cup title.

Today and tomorrow's matches:

Burton Albion vs. Leicester City - All good and right-thinking fans are obviously pulling for Burton Albion.
Crawley Town vs. Colchester United - The battle of Goliaths as they are drawn together here in the 4th round. I think it's awesome there will definitely be a League 2 club in the quarters.
Everton vs. Watford - Cheer for Watford I guess. Don't really care, so have at it.
Manchester City vs. Southampton - THIS IS OBVIOUS YOU KNOBS CHEER FOR CITY THEY ARE THE GREATEST
Oxford United vs. Sunderland - League 1 battle. Cool. Go for Sunderland, because they used to have Claudio Reyna or something.
Liverpool vs. Arsenal - Great matchup here. I hope the best team wins. Or Arsenal. Either way.
Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - Can't decide. I'll go with AV here because they're cool.
Cheslea vs. Manchester United - Unlike City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, Chelsea is fortunate to have avoided a top tier opponent in this round. They should take advantage.

When is everyone leaving work to go watch today's matches? Where's the biggest watch party? I know the bigger matches are tomorrow but you guys can't seriously expect me to believe you're not amped about Crawley Town vs. Colchester United.

THREEPEAT!!! LET'S DO THIS CITY!!!

 

[mdmost 42316]

I know what you're doing. You're trying to trick me into giving something away. It won't work.

[yoladu 4044]

Manchester City vs. Southampton

 

Edited October 29, 2019 by yoladu

[Telegraph_it 3350]

I only know this is a thing because of All or Nothing. 

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

It should be a good opportunity for Chelsea to play some of our youth.  I'm looking forward to seeing what some of our younger guys can do.

[Bone3421 716]

Lol'd at chelsea v manu

[MoJames 8230]

ESPN+ for those curious.

[MoJames 8230]

Halftime and shocking results

city 2-0 hampton

burton 0-2 lester

bones' dad team 0-0 whatfor

Oxford 1-0 sunland

Crawl 1-1 colch

 

[Huckleberry 32310]

City up 3-1 now. I like our chances, but Soton pulled one back after being down 3-0. I AM ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT.

[Huckleberry 32310]

Colchester United just extended their lead to 3-1 in the 79th minute. Not looking good for the most popular Red Devils football club on Surly. Crawley Town, obv.

[MoJames 8230]

2 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

City up 3-1 now. I like our chances, but Soton pulled one back after being down 3-0. I AM ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT.

[MoJames 8230]

bones dad's team vs one of the yellow premiere league teams whose names starts with W is fun.

Edited October 29, 2019 by MoJames

[Huckleberry 32310]

Leicester City players are a bunch of jerks and extended their lead to 3-1 instead of letting Burton Albion tie it up.

Edited October 29, 2019 by Huckleberry

[MoJames 8230]

Boom Oxford through on penalties!!!

[yoladu 4044]

we didn't embarrass ourselves!

we didn't embarrass ourselves!

we didn't embarrass ourselves!

we didn't embarrass ourselves!

(repeat)

[MoJames 8230]

Alright for the less appealing matchups today.  Chelsea is starting these two youth players today.

18 year old Gilmour

19 year old Guehi

 

So LHF's cheeky comment has come true

[Huckleberry 32310]

So hype. Can't sit still. CAR-A-BAO! CAR-A-BAO! CAR-A-BAO!

[Cheeseweasel 26437]

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Looks like Man U are actually trying to win this one.  I guess it's the only chance they have at a trophy this season, so they may as well go for it.  

[RamjetFDO 10544]

#UTV!

[Huckleberry 32310]

26 minutes into the match, Arsenal has already scored three goals in their match against the Liverpudlians. Only two were into Liverpool's net, though.

2-1 Gunners

[Goo Punch 4275]

Martinelli is just unreal. 7 appearances (4 starts) and now 7 goals for Arsenal. If only our actual first team played like our rotated squads do.

 

[Goo Punch 4275]

Also, do not adjust your sets- Ozil is actually playing. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

Arsenal gets away with a handball in the box, 30 seconds later Pool gets away with a dive in the box. Really great stuff from the officials here. 

[mdmost 42316]

Liverpool isn't giving up just yet! Carabao Cup Glory is still in their reach!

[RamjetFDO 10544]

Villa slots one in ... 1-nil in the 28th minute.

[Goo Punch 4275]

both teams just missed point blank headers in the span of 45 seconds. 

[MoJames 8230]

Chelsea and the other team are kicking it around good.

[Huckleberry 32310]

The Liverpool/Arsenal match shows you how much the glory of this trophy means to these clubs. Just amazing fervor out there. A 3-2 scoreline at the half and you can't wait for the second half to begin.  Riveting.

[MoJames 8230]

OH nos, we are behind on a PK.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Pretty sure Alonso did that on purpose so that we can get out of this tournament.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Man U players seem real excited, though.

[MoJames 8230]

1 minute ago, Longhornfan1024 said:

Man U players seem real excited, though.

Apparently per the Redditverse they are now called Penchster United.

[Goo Punch 4275]

still love Chambo.

[Goo Punch 4275]

pretty fucking entertaining match here. 

[Goo Punch 4275]

there are some goals in the air tonight. wow.

[Huckleberry 32310]

I told y'all the League Cup is where it's at!

[RamjetFDO 10544]

Bang-bang goals, now 2-1 Villa in the 62nd

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Meanwhile in the Chelsea vs Red Guys game, Chelsea's striker just blocked Red Guys's CB from scoring a goal.  

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

And McTominay is a piece of shit who should be banned from football forever.  

[Huckleberry 32310]

14 minutes without a goal in Liverpool. Booooooooring.

Still 5-4 Arsenal in the 84th minute. Longest stretch of the game without one.

[Longhornfan1024 1707]

Chelsea purposefully missing open shots so that we can get out of this tournament.

[Goo Punch 4275]

this game had to end like this. 

[Huckleberry 32310]

Oh my

[Huckleberry 32310]

Chelsea evens things up at home

[MoJames 8230]

Uh that's not nice

https://streamable.com/xvak4

[Huckleberry 32310]

Time for the gut-wrenching agony of a penalty shootout in Liverpool. I can't imagine the nerves when the entire season rests on the outcome of such a seemingly random exercise. Win the shootout and the dream survives. Lose and it's a crushing blow to the entire club's psyche as they then have to settle for the second-rate scraps of a league title, continental crown, and/or FA Cup championship.

[MoJames 8230]

3 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

Chelsea evens things up at home

Batman couldn't help himself. Selfish.

[Firemans4Horn 17007]

 

On to the next round. 

[Cheeseweasel 26437]