Man Utd v Newcastle, EFL Cup 2022/23, Final, 26/02/2023, lineups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the EFL Cup final between the Red Devils and the Magpies. Both sides are desperate to end their recent trophy-less droughts, as United have gone six years without silverware. As for Newcastle, they'll be hoping be hoping to take back their first trophy in 68 years.
FT: Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle. THAT'S IT! ALL OVER AT WEMBLEY! MAN UNITED ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!! The Red Devils successfully see out their first half lead and end their drought of silverware. They saw off a lot of Magpie pressure in the second half, but their rock-solid defence proved sufficient to crush Newcastle fans' dreams. It's Ten Hag's first trophy at the Mancunian side in what is turning out to be a great season. Thanks for joining our live and see you soon.
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Fernandes haad a golden chance to add a third, but Karius makes himself big and prevents the goal.
SUB: Newcastle bring on Isak in exchange for Longstaff.
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Back underway here at Wembley.
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HT: Man United 2-0 Newcastle. Dream start for Ten Hag's men as they see themselves two up at the break. First it was Casemiro to head home, before Rashford added another one to his unbelievable stats so far this season. Will be a tall order for the Magpies to come back from this.
Joelinton booked after going in on Casemiro. Newcastle need the break here to refocus.
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45+4: Weghorst goes close after a great break from the Dutchman. He eventually opens fire from a long way out, forcing Karius to tip it just over the bar. Great effort.
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Newcastle still pushing and have a corner. Still plenty of time for a come-back.
GOOOOALLLLLLLLL FOR UNITED!!!!! It's another one for the most in-form man on the planet!!!! Rashford gets threaded through by Weghorst, takes a little touch and then slots it home easily past Karius. 2-0.
GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL FOR MAN UNITED!!!!! It's Casemiro the man to get the first goal of the final, as he easily heads home the free kick past Karius.
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Rashford wins a foul going forward on the left flank, great chance for the Red Devils.
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Newcastle back on the front foot and force De Gea into a good save at the front stick who blocked a good Saint-Maximin shot.
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Ugly head clash in the United box, both players receiving treatment. Must have hurt that one.
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Guimaraes down with an injury here, he's walking off but it's still owrrying to see for the Newcastle fans
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Karius get his confidence up here as he easily stops a decent ball whipped in.
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First shot on target falls to Weghorst, but it's a simple save for Karius.
It won't be long until the actual team news comes out, but for now here's some predictions for how each side could be lining up.
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Newcastle United possible line-up: Karius; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin
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Man United possible line-up: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford
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It's Ten Hag's first time at Wembley, as he will be hoping to take his first trophy as United boss back to Old Trafford,
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Both sides are desperate to end their recent trophy-less droughts, as United have gone six years without silverware. As for Newcastle, they'll be hoping be hoping to take back their first trophy in 68 years.
Pre-match
26 February 2023, 17:30
Referee: David Coote
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
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