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 boss Arne Slot will not have Trent Alexander-Arnold available when they defend their League Cup title against Newcastle United on Sunday at Wembley in a blow to a squad already missing two defenders through injury.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an extended spell on the sidelines.League Cup holders Liverpool are aiming to win the first trophy of Slot's reign when they face Newcastle this weekend.