Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

A 56-year wait for a major trophy is over for Newcastle United after defeating Liverpool 2-1 to win the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Goals from boyhood Newcastle fan Dan Burn and their talisman Alexander Isak were enough to defeat a Liverpool side that entered the week with a chance to win three trophies and will exit it only remaining in the running for one,

Liverpool have Caoimhin Kelleher in goal as they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final today. The No2 gets the nod over Alisson and Jarell Quansah also starts as the holders target a memorable double with a huge lead in the Premier League title race, though will be wounded after suffering a setback with their Champions League exit to PSG.