The league cup (or Carling Cup as the sponsors would have it) is often derided by top sides as a competition for the reserve sides, but it still important for a host of reasons, not least of which is the fact that it is a source of revenue and exposure for most clubs outside the top tier of the Premiership, and perhaps their only real chance of silverware. You can also watch the Carling Cup live.
Also see: Carling Cup Fixtures | Carling Cup Statistics.
Yesterday’s Carling Cup ties threw up a bunch of surprising moments but the end results were quite predictable:
Not much to say after Manchester United’s defeat to Coventry last night – the Red Devils lost to a better team, at home, so let’s give credit where credit is due. There are 2 points I would raise though:
See the latest Carling Cup 3rd round draw here. The article below refers to 07/08′s draw. The Carling Cup 3rd Round draw was announced today, and it threw up some interesting matchups:
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