Chelsea pay penalty as Kepa defies orders in cup final defeat to Manchester City

The Spanish goalkeeper refused to come off the Wembley pitch as extra time drew to a close.

Chelsea pay penalty as Kepa defies orders in cup final defeat to Manchester City

Kepa Arrizabalaga undermined manager Maurizio Sarri by refusing to be substituted as Chelsea were beaten 4-3 on penalties by Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.

Chelsea boss Sarri wanted to replace the apparently injured goalkeeper with Willy Caballero in the closing minutes of extra time at Wembley but the Spaniard stayed on the field despite his number being shown on the board.

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