Liverpool boss Arne Slot is one game away from becoming only the eighth manager in the modern era to win the League Cup in their debut season as manager. The League Cup is the earliest major trophy in the English footballing calendar and a big opportunity for a new manager to make a statement.

Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders Liverpool 2-1 to win the League Cup with goals in each half by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

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.

Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho ended goal droughts and Bruno Fernandes scored again to earn a 3-0 win at struggling Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Man United beat Leicester 3-0 on Sunday but it wasn't all good news as Ayden Heaven picked up a nasty-looking injury.

Two sides that are near the bottom of the English Premier League standings, with one in dire peril, wrap up the weekend slate on Sunday as Leicester City takes on Manchester United.