NUMBERS GAME

Carling Cup Final Numbers Game

Facts and figures from the 50th League Cup final at Wembley

1 - This is the first time Manchester United have won at the new Wembley without relying on a penalty shoot-out.
4 - This is also the first time Aston Villa have lost a League Cup tie against United in four games. (third-round wins in 1999 & 1992 plus the 1994 final).
4 - Both teams earned two bookings each - James Collins, Stewart Downing (Villa); Patrice Evra, Nemanja Vidic (United)
9 - Michael Owen has now scored nine goals for United since his move from Newcastle United.
10 - This final was Aston Villa's first trip down Wembley Way for a decade.
15 - United had 15 attempts at goal while Villa had nine.
27 - Manchester United have lost only one of their last 27 meetings with Aston Villa in all competitions.
28 - Wayne Rooney has scored 28 goals this season and has scored seven of his last eight goals with his head. He had scored just four headed goals previously for United.
32 - Sir Alex Ferguson has won his 32nd major trophy of his career.
50 - United won the 50th League Cup final. Villa won the inaugural League Cup 50 years ago.
88,596 - The total attendance at Wembley.