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The Stat That Proves Man City Were Right to Be Confident in the Penalty Shootout Against Chelsea

Sunday's Carabao Cup final proved to be an exciting and dramatic affair, and it was Manchester City who lifted the trophy after beating Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea on penalties.

The two sides played out an enthralling match, and either could have come out on top, but ultimately it was City who kept their cool in the penalty shootout and retained the trophy.

Pep Guardiola's side looked composed and prepared for penalties, even if Leroy Sane's effort was ultimately saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. According to Opta, they had every right to be confident.

The statistics show that City have won each of their last six penalty shootouts, but their luck does not stop there.