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TWITTER INSIGHT: Man City euphoric as Caballero heroics land League Cup

Manchester City lifted the 2015/16 Capital One Cup final on Sunday.

The Citizens defeated Liverpool 3-1 on penalties after it finished 1-1 at the end of 120 minutes in a frantic affair at Wembley.

Manuel Pellegrini's men struck first through Fernandinho in the 49th minute before Philippe Coutinho replied of the Reds in the 83rd minute, which ultimately sent the contest to a shootout.

City goalkeeper Willy Caballero stood up by making a trio of saves to deny Lucas Leiva, Coutinho and Adam Lallana which sparked scenes of euphoria as the Manchester club clinched their fourth League Cup title and second in three seasons.

Check out the Twitter reaction from the players below:

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