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As I sat, as open-mouthed as the rest of Europe’s football fans, watching Bayern Munich ambush Barcelona in the Allianz Arena tonight, one question flickered through my mind: could this result happen next season? It may seem a little early for pondering the future, but this article wouldn’t have been penned tonight had it not been [...]

Over the fifty years of its history, the League Cup and especially this season’s Capital One Cup , has seen more than its fair share of last-minute drama – and since the turn of the 21st century, every season seems to have been littered with late, late winning goals. With the advent of the extra-time period to replace [...]

This season’s  Capital One Cup  has produced some of the most outstanding games of the season, as well as some of the most outrageous results. We’ve seen games this year with more goals scored in extra time than seen in most  Premier League  matches; games between giants and minnows with the two sides going goal-for-goal; and more than a couple [...]

Two games. 21 goals. Which other cup competition could manage such a spectacular feat in the space of 24 hours? None! That’s the answer you’re looking for. None. Not the Champions League. Not the FA Cup. Heck, not even the World Cup. That’s what makes the Capital One Cup so exceedingly special. Its charm and appeal born [...]

Whether you’re a young starlet making your club debut, a teenage reserve taking an opportunity to impress the boss, or a recent arrival still settling into your new environment, the Capital One Cup often provides opportunities for some of the not-so-usual suspects in English football to get on the scoresheet. This year’s competition has been a happy [...]

The Capital One Cup has been a fantastic competition so far this season, with some of the highest scoring games in years featuring all within the first few months of the competition. But it’s not just the quantity of goals that has been astounding; it’s also the high quality of said goals that has had many crowing [...]

All football fans love interesting statistics – and after a crazy few months of Capital One Cup football, there are plenty to go around! I’ve picked out 10 particular statistics that I think are really fascinating and may spark some intricate discussion. 1st – Top Goal scorer – Theo Walcott (Arsenal) (5 goals) Walcott really shone for [...]

Every cup tournament has its heroes. That’s the brilliance of a competition where every game brings with it the possibility of elimination – take over a game in the Capital One Cup, and you’re remembered for the rest of the tournament. The five men in this list have done just that – two with hat-tricks, and [...]

Arsenal fans – anyone remember Julio Baptista? The Brazilian striker was only at the Emirates for a single season, and made an overall limited impact on Arsenal’s 2006-7 campaign. A burly forward most familiar with the Spanish style of football after three years in La Liga, he struggled to adapt to the pace of the Premier [...]

In an era when football matches are a constant part of life, cup fixtures still bring that little extra sparkle to the minds of players and fans alike. In the Capital One Cup this season, that sparkle has often translated into goal-scoring frenzies, and on the odd, special occasions, it produces a memorable solo performance from a [...]

In an era when football matches are a constant part of life, cup fixtures still bring that little extra sparkle to the minds of players and fans alike. In the Capital One Cup this season, that sparkle has often translated into goal-scoring frenzies, and on the odd, special occasions, it produces a memorable solo performance from a [...]

It’s no secret that the League Cup is today’s primary opportunity for young starlets trying to make their way at Premier League football clubs. The likes of Josh McEachran, Abdul Razak, Ezekiel Fryers and Ross Barkley have recently benefitted from the competition in the earliest stages of their careers. This year, the Capital One Cup will be [...]

In addition to its long-standing reputation as one of English football’s premier cup competitions, the League Cup’s record of showcasing the talents of football’s brightest young things has increasingly become its trademark. As we look forward to the next round of this year’s Capital One Cup, FootballFanCast is taking a look at just some of the [...]

As one of England’s three premier domestic competitions, the League Cup has been a cherished prize for many a manager in its 50-year history. For some new bosses, League Cup glory has helped to kickstart a new era of success at a new club. As we look forward to the next round of this year’s Capital One [...]

In addition to its long-standing reputation as one of English football’s premier cup competitions, the League Cup’s record of showcasing the talents of football’s brightest young things has increasingly become its trademark. As we look forward to the next round of the Capital One Cup , FootballFanCast is taking a look at just some of the famous faces [...]

In addition to its long-standing reputation as one of English football’s premier cup competitions, the League Cup’s  record of showcasing the talents of football’s brightest young things has increasingly become its trademark. As we look forward to the next round of the competition, FootballFanCast pays tribute to Arsene Wenger, the man who has arguably done more than [...]

In addition to its long-standing reputation as one of English football’s premier cup competitions, the League Cup’s record of showcasing the talents of football’s brightest young things has increasingly become its trademark. As we look forward to the next round of the Capital One Cup, FootballFanCast is taking a look at just some of the famous [...]

As one of England’s three premier domestic competitions, the League Cup  has been a cherished prize for many a manager in its 50-year history. For some new bosses, League Cup glory has helped to kickstart a new era of success at a new club. In this series, FootballFanCast looks at a few managers who first tasted glory [...]

The League Club  has a long and storied history stretching back over 50 years. In that time, the competition has been graced by some of the most significant figures in English football. In this series, we’ll be looking at what’s happened to some of the legends of League Cups past. You’ve all heard of the Bosman ruling, [...]

As one of England’s three premier domestic competitions, the League Cup  has been a cherished prize for many a manager in its 50-year history. For some new bosses, League Cup glory has helped to kickstart a new era of success at a new club. In this series, FootballFanCast looks at a few managers who first tasted glory [...]