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Carling Cup

Manchester United Carling Cup celebration
Darron Gibson

See all the best pictures as the first trophy of the season was handed out at Wembley

    Adkins happy gamble paid off

    Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins had few complaints after seeing his men dumped out of the Carling Cup by Manchester City.

      Boyd eyes Scotland call

      Peterborough forward George Boyd believes he is repaying manager Darren Ferguson for showing faith in him as he continues his record-breaking run in the side.

        Big two remain on course for final

        Holders Manchester United will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup next month.

          Sturridge misses chance to shine

          Striker Daniel Sturridge fluffed his chance to become an instant hero with the Chelsea faithful but still won the support of coach Carlo Ancelotti as the Blues made light work of Bolton to reach the last eight of the Carling Cup.

            Returning stars delight Hughes

            Big-spending Mark Hughes reckons he has "a full complement of riches" as Manchester City march into the Carling Cup quarter-finals.

              Wenger keeping faith in young Gunners

              Arsene Wenger feels his youngsters once again showed just why Arsenal are not desperate for new signings with a mature display in beating Liverpool to reach the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

                Benitez cheered by Aquilani debut

                Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez feels Alberto Aquilani has already shown just what an asset he will prove to be after finally making his long-awaited debut.

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