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The Carabao Cup!
The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, is an annual knockout cup competition in English football, organized by the English Football League (EFL). Here are some key facts about the competition:
History: The competition was first held in 1960-61 and was previously known as the League Cup.
Format: The competition features 92 teams from the English Football League (EFL) and is a straight knockout tournament, with each tie played as a single match.
Qualification: The 72 teams from the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two, as well as the 20 teams from the Premier League, participate in the competition.
Trophy: The winner of the competition receives the Carabao Cup, which is sponsored by the Thai energy drink company Carabao.
Recent winners: The most recent winners of the Carabao Cup are:
- 2020-21: Manchester City
- 2019-20: Manchester City
- 2018-19: Manchester City
- 2017-18: Manchester City
Notable moments: Some notable moments in the competition's history include:
- Manchester United's 3-2 win over Aston Villa in the 1991 final, which was decided by a penalty shootout.
- Liverpool's 4-2 win over Chelsea in the 2012 final, which was their first Carabao Cup title in 16 years.
- Manchester City's 2019-20 treble, which included the Carabao Cup, the Premier League, and the FA Cup.
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