Jamie Carragher makes his predictions for Arsenal and Manchester United in the Carabao Cup round of 16

Jamie Carragher has made some interesting predictions surrounding Arsenal and Manchester United for the upcoming Carabao Cup round of 16. With Manchester City and Tottenham already knocked out, the two clubs are considered the favourites to win the cup alongside Liverpool.

Arsenal travel across London to West Ham on Wednesday night, while struggling United host Newcastle in a repeat of last season’s final. While no doubt a tricky fixture, the Gunners are largely expected to ease past the Irons who go into the game at the London Stadium in mixed form.

David Moyes’ side have lost their last three games, most recently a league defeat at home to Everton, though they remain a respectable ninth in the table. Mikel Arteta’s men have lost just one of their 15 games in all competitions so far this season, yet Carragher believes it will be the Irons who will emerge victorious.

Carragher’s Predictions

Writing in his EFL predictions, the Liverpool legend said: ‘This one’s a big one. I think it’ll be a really tight game and Arsenal will make a few changes. It depends on what teams get put out because I’m not sure the changes West Ham will make with them being in the Europa League as well, so I’m going to go for West Ham on penalties.’

Carabao Cup 2023/24 Winner Odds

Liverpool – 10/3

Arsenal – 4-1

Manchester United – 9/2

Chelsea – 11/2

Newcastle – 15/2

West Ham – 14/1

Fulham – 20/1

Everton – 25/1

Odds courtesy of Betway

As for United, their woeful loss in the Manchester derby may well put them on the back foot for their clash with Newcastle who have looked impressive all season, even if results haven’t always gone their way. The Magpies have won just one of their last four games but did knock Manchester City out of the cup in the previous round and some have tipped them to repeat the feat against the Red Devils.

But Carragher doesn’t believe Eddie Howe’s side will get their revenge adding: ‘I’m going to go for Manchester United. I know United have got a lot of injuries at the moment, but I think if they can get a few back for that, they’ve still got a deeper squad than Newcastle. I think both teams will make changes, but I think home advantage and I think Manchester United will just get through. Prediction: Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle.’

Conclusion

It promises to be an exciting round of 16 in the Carabao Cup as Arsenal and Manchester United look to progress to the quarter-finals. While Jamie Carragher has predicted victories for both clubs, there is no telling what could happen in this unpredictable competition. For more stories like this, check our sport page.

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