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Women’s League Cup final pitch criticised as Chelsea beat Man City - The playing surface at Derby County’s Pride Park stadium was worn out towards the near touchline and in both goalmouths

Chelsea secured their first trophy of the season in the Subway League Cup final on Saturday but the state of the playing surface was the biggest talking point

Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor questioned whether the standard of the Women’s League Cup final pitch would have been accepted in the men’s game. Saturday’s final between Chelsea and Manchester City was hosted at Derby County’s Pride Park,