The 2025 Carabao Cup final on Sunday, March 16, promises an exciting clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30 PM.
Liverpool, the reigning champions and record holders with ten EFL League Cup titles, are aiming to secure their eleventh crown. Under the guidance of manager Arne Slot, who joined the club in 2024, the Reds have demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess.
Their journey to the final included notable victories over Premier League sides such as West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, they face challenges, most notably the potential absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold due to injury.
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Newcastle United approach the final with determination to end a 70-year trophy drought, their last major honour being the FA Cup in the 1954-55 season.
Managed by Eddie Howe, the Magpies have shown significant improvement, highlighted by a semi-final triumph over Arsenal. Their path to Wembley also saw them overcome several London clubs, including a decisive victory against Chelsea in the fourth round.
However, Newcastle’s squad is weakened, with Anthony Gordon suspended and key defenders Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles ruled out due to injuries.
The midfield battle is expected to be pivotal, with Newcastle’s Bruno GuimarĂ£es, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton likely to challenge Liverpool’s midfielders.
Liverpool’s reliance on Mohamed Salah’s goal-scoring ability remains high, especially with defensive adjustments, possibly starting Jarell Quansah at right-back.
Other question marks have been raised about Scottish left-back Andrew Robertson, who has had an up-and-down season and faced some challenges, so it will be interesting to see how the Liverpool veteran overcomes the battle on Sunday.
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