2002–03 Football League Cup
The 2002–03 Football League Cup (known as the Worthington Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 43rd staging of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.
| Worthington Cup, League Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | England Wales |
| Teams | 92 |
| Defending champions | Blackburn Rovers |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Liverpool (7th title) |
| Runner-up | Manchester United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Nathan Ellington (5 goals) |
The competition began on 20 August 2002, and ended with the final on 2 March 2003. The holders were Blackburn Rovers, but they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Manchester United.
The tournament was won by Liverpool, who beat Manchester United 2–0 in the final, thanks to goals from Michael Owen and Steven Gerrard.
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