Maanum collapse mars Arsenal’s Continental Cup final win over Chelsea

Norwegian Frida Maanum reported to be in a stable condition after collapse in final
Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius lifts the Continental Tyres League Cup trophy following victory during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire. 

Arsenal's Stina Blackstenius lifts the Continental Tyres League Cup trophy following victory during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire. 

Women's League Cup final: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (aet) 

Sometimes the result is the least important thing. A roaring wall of red erupted behind the goal and players and staff on the bench spilled down the sideline as Arsenal scored late into extra time to retain their Continental League Cup title with a 1-0 win against Chelsea. But it was the news that the midfielder Frida Maanum was conscious, stable and talking to the medical staff that really mattered.

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