Newcastle United will play their first cup final for 24 years as Eddie Howe’s men take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final: everything you need to know, including start times, how to watch and team news
England’s first domestic cup final is set for Sunday, with Newcastle set to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Newcastle progressed to the final after defeating Southampton 3–1 on aggregate.
In the second leg of the semi-final, a Sean Longstaff double was enough to secure Newcastle’s place at Wembley after going into the game with just a 1-0 lead, with Che Adams’ goal for the Saints serving as little consolation.
In the other semi-final, Manchester United secured a 2-0 home win over Nottingham Forest.
Anthony Martial and Fred scored as United won the second leg to secure a 5–0 aggregate victory. With the final on Sunday, sports mail breaks down everything you need to know below.
Newcastle United will try to go all the way and surprise many fans across the country
Newcastle will face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final this weekend
Newcastle United will be full of confidence as they look to win the Carabao Cup final
When is the Carabao Cup final?
The 2023 Carabao Cup Final will take place on Sunday 26 February, kicking off at 4.30pm at Wembley.
Newcastle come into the game after a 2-0 home defeat by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool – with Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo hitting the goal for the Reds.
ten Hag’s side are coming off a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Europa League – with Fred and Antony scoring for the Red Devils.
Going into the final, Newcastle fans will not be optimistic given their poor record against Manchester United.
Newcastle’s last win against Sunday opponents came in 2019 – with Matty Longstaff scoring the only goal of the game.
Wembley to host the Carabao Cup final, with Newcastle set to find out who they’ll face
How to watch the Carabao Cup final
The Carabao Cup Final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Sky Sports will also cover live Tottenham’s home game against Chelsea, scheduled for 13:30 on the same day as the final.
Sportsmail will also cover the Carabao Cup final live, so you can keep up to date with us.
Do Carabao Cup winners qualify for Europe?
Carabao Cup winners will secure a place in the Europa Conference League qualifiers.
Newcastle have been a surprise this year and will be hoping to win the Carabao Cup
It’s been nearly ten years since Newcastle were last in Europe. That season, they were defeated by Braga in the quarterfinals of the Europa League.
As for United, they are traditionally used to competing in Europe. Currently, the Red Devils are in the Europa League and must face Barcelona in the play-offs.
team news
Ahead of Sunday’s cup final, Newcastle will be without first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope after he was sent off in last weekend’s defeat by Liverpool.
Martin Dubravka, Newcastle’s first-choice goalkeeper, is cup-tied after playing for Manchester United in the competition earlier this season.
Thus, Loris Karius must make his debut in the final.
As for ten Hag’s squad, United will welcome back midfielder Casemiro after he served his last game suspension against Leicester City.
Loris Karius will make his debut for Newcastle against Manchester United in the final
