The trophy is the first won by manager Manuel Pellegrini, and was won the hard way, as Sunderland's Fabio Borini scored the first goal of the game, bringing Sunderland into an early lead.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini celebrates with the Capital One Cup Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire/Press Association Images
But in the second half of the match stunning goals in quick succession from Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri turned the match around.
Captain Vincent Kompany lifts the Capital One Cup in Wembley Stadium. Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport
Substitute Jesus Navas then scored in the 89th minute, with an assist from Yaya Toure.
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany celebrates with the Capital One Cup trophy following victory over Sunderland Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport
Speaking after the game, Samir Nasri spoke of his pride and joy after helping Man City win what he hopes is just their first piece of silverware this season.
Manchester City's Samir Nasri celebrates with the Capital One Cup trophy after victory over Sunderland Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport
The Man City team celebrate.Manchester City's Luis Fernandinho, Alvaro Negredo, Gonzales Jesus Navas, Francisco Javi Garcia and David Silva (left to right) celebrate Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS SportManchester City players celebrate victory in the Capital One Cup final. Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS SportSunderland manager Gustavo Poyet appears dejected as they collect their runners up medals after the game Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS SporSunderland's John O'Seha appears dejected as they collect their runners up medals after the game Credit: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport
