Jurgen Klopp Dismisses Liverpool as Favourites in Carabao Cup Final Clash with Chelsea Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has downplayed his team's chances of being considered favourites in the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Chelsea this weekend. The highly anticipated final will serve as a rematch of the 2022 edition, which saw Liverpool emerge victorious via penalties after a goalless 120 minutes of play. Despite Liverpool's current position at the top of the Premier League table, where they are being touted as favourites to secure another victory over Chelsea, Klopp remains cautious. Chelsea, currently sitting in 10th place with only 10 wins, may not be in the best form, but Klopp believes they still pose a significant threat, especially considering Liverpool's injury concerns. In an interview with BBC Sport, Klopp stated, "Will we be big favourites? Definitely not. Since we last played Chelsea, they have shown significant improvement. It will be a tricky encounte...

  Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has openly expressed his willingness to join Manchester City under Pep Guardiola's leadership, stating he would eagerly embrace an offer from the club. At 38 years old, Rooney finds himself currently without a managerial position following his dismissal from Birmingham City in January. Despite this setback, his passion for continuing his coaching career remains undiminished. Rooney has indicated his readiness to explore different roles within a coaching setup, including the possibility of serving as an assistant manager. In a conversation with Gary Neville on the Overlap podcast, he remarked, "If Pep Guardiola approached me to be his assistant, I would jump at the opportunity!" Rooney also highlighted the influence of Guardiola's coaching philosophy, citing Mikel Arteta's success at Arsenal as evidence of the impact of learning from Guardiola's methods. He emphasized that his decision would ultimately hinge on the specific...