Carabao Cup (League) Cup 2017/2018

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The EFL Cup, or simply the League Cup, is an annual knockout association football competition in men's domestic English football. Organised by the English Football League (EFL), it is open to any club within the top four levels of the English football league system – 92 clubs in total – comprising the top level Premier League, and the three divisions of the English Football League's own league competition (Championship, League One and League Two)

First held in 1960–61 as the Football League Cup, it is one of the three top domestic football competitions in England, alongside the Premier League and FA Cup. It concludes in February, long before the other two, which end in May. It was introduced by the league as a response to the growing popularity of European football, and to also exert power over the FA. It also took advantage of the roll-out of floodlights, allowing the fixtures to be played as midweek evening . With the renaming of the Football League as the English Football League in 2016, the tournament was rebranded as the EFL Cup from the 2016–17 season onwards

The tournament is played over seven rounds, with single leg ties throughout, except the semi-finals. The final is held at Wembley Stadium; it is the only tie in the competition played at a neutral venue and on a weekend (Sunday). Entrants are seeded in the early rounds, and a system of byes based on league level ensures higher ranked teams enter in later rounds, and to defer the entry of teams still involved in Europe. Winners receive the EFL Cup,[1] of which there have been three designs, the current one also being the original. Winners also qualify for European football with a place in the UEFA Europa League – although this place is transferred to the highest-placed Premier League team not already qualified for European competition, should the winner also qualify for Europe through other means at the end of the season

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Most tournament wins: 8

Liverpool (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012)

Most final appearances: 12

Liverpool (1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2015, 2012, 2016)

 

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Manchester United and Southampton took the upper hand in their respective EFL Cup semi-finals and, as usual, social media was a hive of activity after the full-time whistles had sounded.

Goals from Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini gave United a 2-0 first-leg victory over Hull City on Tuesday, while Nathan Redmond was the Saints' match-winner against Liverpool on Wednesday.

United's win was their ninth in succession, 15th match without defeat, and it was a result that took them to within 90 minutes of a Wembley final.

Praise for @Fellaini after a big goal against Hull: https://t.co/0hacucSgGk#MUFCpic.twitter.com/4ddCSPygXb
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 11, 2017

9 wins in a row, 15 games unbeaten #MUFCpic.twitter.com/AMmd8hrtAP
— Marouane Fellaini (@Fellaini) January 10, 2017

Winning mentality...the streak continues @ManUtd#EFLCuppic.twitter.com/C48VzfSu3U
— Henrikh Mkhitaryan (@HenrikhMkh) January 10, 2017

One step closer! #EFLCup ️ @ManUtdpic.twitter.com/EoKSr5JfBD
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) January 10, 2017

@manchesterunited Good result, we are close to reaching Wembley. Now to recover and think about the match on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/7idb9Zr2w9
— Antonio Valencia (@anto_v25) January 10, 2017

Very tough game tonight at Old Trafford. Lads worked hard just came up short. Time to focus on Bournemouth now. Thanks to the fans. #hcafc pic.twitter.com/xGx3llx04L
— DM (@DavidMeyler7) January 10, 2017

| Marco Silva says @HullCity will not give up on an @EFLCup Final place despite #MNUHUL Semi-Final 1st Leg defeat https://t.co/TmMvqQ3Ugypic.twitter.com/YV1iCCsMq2
— Hull City (@HullCity) January 11, 2017

Southampton's advantage is slender, but it's an advantage.

The 1-0 result means the Saints still haven't conceded in the EFL Cup this term, and one more clean sheet would take them to Wembley for the final.

#EFLCup matches
clean sheets
more for Wembley! #saintsfcpic.twitter.com/YRgpqcAfNG
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 12, 2017

The thoughts of #SaintsFC boss Claude Puel following his side's #EFLCup victory against #LFC... https://t.co/Nguhc7C8ib
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) January 11, 2017

One step closer to Wembley! Let's keep on like this! Un paso más cerca de Wembley! A seguir así! #saintsfc#EFLCuppic.twitter.com/Ob3AR7qONx
— Oriol Romeu (@OriolRomeu) January 11, 2017

First leg #saintsfcpic.twitter.com/v0R4nep02R
— Jordy Clasie (@JordyClasie) January 12, 2017

#SOULIV defeat
@LorisKarius display
@Phil_Coutinho comeback

The boss has his say https://t.co/Qus0jHwRPv
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 11, 2017

The EFL Cup semi-final second legs take place on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th January

Read more at http://cup.efl.com/news/article/201...l-first-legs-3514616.aspx#uzC9MZUZo8pQhZq0.99

 

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Hull Tigers

Matchday!

Manchester United - KCOM Stadium - EFL Cup Semi-Final Second Leg

Can the Tigers overturn a two-goal deficit to make it to Wembley?

KO 7.45pm​

 

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Hull Tigers

Tonight's Teams​

 

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EFL Cup

Forty-five minutes to go!

It’s Hull City versus Manchester United for a place in the 2017 EFL Cup Final

The visitors lead 2-0 on aggregate​

 

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EFL Cup

AWAY GOALS RULE ​

 

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EFL Cup

A fantastic gesture! ��

Hull City players warm up in shirts supporting Ryan Mason this evening​

 

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EFL Cup

FULL-TIME: Hull City (2) 2-1 (3) Manchester United

Jose Mourinho’s side prevail to book #EFLCupFinal date with Southampton FC!​

 

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EFL Cup

We’re the famous Manchester United and we're going to Wembley! ​