Willy Caballero saves day to reward Manuel Pellegrini for show of loyalty

Liverpool 1 Manchester City 1 (Man City win 3-1 on pens AET): Manuel Pellegrini’s farewell from Manchester City will be accompanied by at least one piece of silverware after the manager was rewarded for his act of loyalty in standing by keeper Willy Caballero.

Pellegrini has earned respect for the dignified manner he has maintained after being told Pep Guardiola would be taking his job.

His treatment of Caballero only strengthened his reputation, with the manager standing by the keeper who helped his side to the final and the Argentine responded with three outstanding saves in the penalty shoot-out to finally kill off Liverpool’s challenge.