Chelsea's Draw Against Manchester City Boosts Confidence Ahead of League Cup Final

Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium ended City's 11-game winning streak and provided a boost of confidence for Chelsea ahead of the League Cup final. Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal against his former team, but Rodri's late equalizer secured a point for City. Despite the draw, City falls four points behind league leaders Liverpool and two points behind Arsenal. Chelsea's position in the league improved to 10th, and they are now within six points of the top six. Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea's manager, sees the final as an opportunity to win his first trophy in English football. He believes that beating Liverpool, who defeated Chelsea 4-1 last month, is possible and emphasizes the importance of belief. Pochettino acknowledges that City is a superior team but sees these games as valuable learning experiences for his young team. Pep Guardiola, City's manager, admits that his team had a slow start and failed to perform at their level in the first half. He praises Chelsea's quality and acknowledges that they have the ability to hurt his team. The draw against City is another example of Chelsea's ability to compete against top teams. The match showcased Chelsea's improvement and their potential to challenge for titles. The League Cup final against an injury-hit Liverpool is an opportunity for Chelsea to prove themselves and lift their first trophy under Pochettino's leadership.