Liverpool clinches EFL Cup with 1-0 victory over Chelsea

KATHMANDU: Liverpool secured the EFL (Carabao) Cup title by defeating Chelsea with a narrow 1-0 victory in the highly anticipated final match.

The decisive goal came from Virgil van Dijk during the extra time of the game, marking the crucial moment that sealed Liverpool’s triumph.

Van Dijk’s goal, scored in the 118th minute, proved to be the game-changer, earning Liverpool their record 10th EFL Cup title.

With this win, Liverpool surpasses Manchester City’s 8 titles and Manchester United’s 6 titles, establishing themselves as the most successful team in EFL Cup history alongside Chelsea and Aston Villa, both of whom have won the cup 5 times.