Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle LIVE: Rashford inspires again as Botman own goal doubles Red Devils lead in Carabao Cup final at Wembley but score ‘harsh’ on Toon

Manchester United take on Premier League top four rivals Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.

The two sides have made the long journey down to Wembley to go head-to-head for the first piece of silverware this season. 

Newcastle will be looking to end their 54-year trophy drought to lift the Carabao Cup this afternoon while Man United haven’t won a title since the Europa League in 2017. 

Eddie Howe’s side beat Southampton 3-1 on aggregate in their semi to reach their first cup final since 1999.

And the Toon will be taking on Erik ten Hag’s in-form Red Devils after they beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 over their two-legged clash.

• The 2022/23 Carabao Cup final will kick-off at 4:30pm.
• Man United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fred, Antony, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst.
• Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Malacia, McTominay, Sabitzer, Garnacho, Sancho.
• Newcastle XI: Karius, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.
• Subs: Gillespie, Lascelles, Ritchie, Targett, Isak, Manquillo, Murphy, Willock, Anderson.
• talkSPORT will provide live coverage of the game with commentary from Sam Matterface, former England defender Stuart Pearce and former Newcastle defender Lee Clark.
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