In 2012: The Liverpool club wins its eighth League Cup, beating Cardiff City 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the final. The club also reaches the FA Cup Final for the ninth time, but loses 2-1 to Chelsea. The club also finishes eighth in the Premier League, their lowest position since 1994. Kenny Dalglish leaves as manager in May and is replaced by Brendan Rodgers, who had guided Swansea City to an impressive debut season in the Premier League.