Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the Women’s League Cup final to kick off a run of four clashes between the teams in just 12 days. The first silverware of the season is up for grabs at Pride Park in Derby as Chelsea look to get over the line after three consecutive defeats in the Women’s League Cup final and City aim to win their first trophy since last winning this competition three years ago.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the English League Cup final against Newcastle because of a significant ankle injury.

Arne Slot's first season at Liverpool is already an unqualified success. Now it's a question of whether the Reds can claim multiple trophies in their first season after the exit of Jurgen Klopp.