Newcastle United Vs Manchester United Carabao Cup final: How to watch, channel, kick-off, extra time and more

Newcastle United fans are dreaming of their first major trophy for 68 years this weekend as they take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup. Eddie Howe’s side have been loving life since the takeover of the club by Saudi Arabian owners in 2021 and they are currently sat in a Champions League place in the league.

However, they have a big distraction from Premier League football now and getting their first bit of silverware under the new regime would be hugely significant. United make the trip to the capital in good form and won the competition as recently as 2017 after beating Southampton in the final for that one.

How to watch Newcastle United Vs Manchester United?

Newcastle Vs Manchester United is being shown live on Sky Sports. It will be broadcasted on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels.

What time does Newcastle United Vs Manchester United kick-off?

The game kicks off at 16:30 GMT. It was the same for the final between Chelsea and Liverpool in 2022.

Where will Newcastle United play Manchester United?

Wembley is hosting the final. The national England stadium holds up to 90,000 spectators.

Is there extra-time between Newcastle United and Manchester United?

There is extra-time in the Carabao Cup final, despite it not being in play during the earlier rounds of the competition. If Newcastle and Manchester United is a draw after 90 mins then another 30 minutes will be played before penalties if required.

What score was the league game between Newcastle United and Manchester United?

Manchester United and Newcastle drew 0-0 at Old Trafford in the league earlier this season. Howe’s men had two shots on target and 37% possession in the game. They lock horns again in April at St James’ Park.

Who have Newcastle United and Manchester United beaten en route to the final?

The Toon Army have beaten Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Leicester City and Southampton to get to the final. Erik ten Hag’s side, on the other hand, have seen off Aston Villa, Burnley, Charlton Athletic and Nottingham Forest.

Have Newcastle United ever played at Wembley?

Newcastle haven’t played in a final at the new Wembley stadium yet but have played Tottenham Hotspur there when they used it whilst the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was being built. The North East outfit played at the old ground 12 times with their last appearance coming in the FA Cup final against United back in 1999 in which they lost 2-0 after goals by Teddy Sherringham and Paul Scholes either side of half-time.

Newcastle United and Manchester United team news?

Howe will be without number one goalkeeper Nick Pope after his red card against Liverpool earlier this month, with Loris Karius and Mark Gillespie battling it out for the place between the sticks. Martin Dubravka is cup-tied and Joe Willock is an injury doubt.

Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are sidelined for Manchester United. Their key midfielder Casemiro will be back from suspension which is a boost and Anthony Martial will be assessed.