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Man City edge League Cup final marked by Chelsea keeper mutiny

Vincent Kompany leads Manchester City in lifting the League Cup trophy after edging out Chelsea on penalties [Courtesy]

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insisted goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted was a "misunderstanding" even if the Spaniard should have showed more respect towards his boss as Manchester City retained the League Cup on penalties.

The Italian tried to replace the world's most expensive goalkeeper with Willy Caballero towards the end of a cagey 120 minutes that ended 0-0.

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