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Chelsea's Cup Final Curse Continues: Billion-Pound Bottled Heartbreak

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Chelsea faces heartbreak in sixth-straight cup final loss. $144m star seals Reds' triumph. Find out more!

Chelsea's recent run in cup finals has been nothing short of heartbreaking, with their sixth consecutive loss in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Despite a billion-pound project, the Blues failed to secure victory, leading to Gary Neville labeling them as 'bottle jobs,' a criticism that sparked debate and defense from manager Mauricio Pochettino. The match saw Liverpool's fearless youngsters outshine Chelsea's experienced squad, proving that age is just a number in football.

While Chelsea's expensive project faces doubts and criticisms, the Carabao Cup final showcased the resilience and determination of Liverpool's young players under Jurgen Klopp. The triumph over Chelsea highlighted the potential and skill of the Reds' squad, led by a standout performance from Virgil van Dijk. Pochettino's response to the criticism and plea for his team to 'feel the pain' reflects the disappointment and frustration within the Chelsea camp.

On the bright side, despite the loss, Chelsea has the opportunity to use the defeat as motivation to bounce back and prove their critics wrong. The 'billion-pound bottle jobs' taunt from Neville could serve as a catalyst for the Blues to show resilience and determination in upcoming fixtures. As the football world reacts to the dramatic cup final, Chelsea fans eagerly await the team's response and potential redemption in future competitions.

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'Billion-pound bottlejobs': Chelsea lose sixth-straight cup final as ... (Fox Sports)

'Billion-pound bottlejobs': Chelsea lose sixth-straight cup final as $144m star secures Reds triumph.

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Chelsea boss Pochettino defends side after Carabao Cup loss - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

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Pochettino hits back at Gary Neville's Chelsea 'billion-pound bottle ... (The Guardian)

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Chelsea need to feel pain of cup loss - Pochettino (BBC Sport)

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Chelsea's 'billion-pound bottle-jobs' hit rock bottom in Carabao Cup ... (Goal.com)

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