Why this Carabao Cup final matters like never before

This Sunday sees a Carabao Cup final like never before. This is the first time the two best teams in the country in terms of the league table have competed in this final. Never before has the first silverware of the season had so much riding on it.

It is often said the real season run-in begins after the March international break ends. Sunday's final, live on Sky Sports, is the last game before that break.