Manchester United are now the bookmakers’ favourites to win the Carabao Cup. The five-time winners are now odds-on to clinch a sixth title after demolishing Charlton Athletic 3-0.
Newcastle United supporters are getting excited at the prospect of a first cup final since 1999. Brushing aside Leicester City earned Eddie Howe’s side a place in the semi-final against Southampton, who shocked Manchester City 2-0 on Wednesday night.
A dominant performance at St James’ Park was the perfect antidote to a surprise FA Cup elimination on Saturday. As it stands, the Toon are the highest-ranked team left in the competition based on league position.
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Despite sitting higher than the Red Devils in the table, bookies still make Newcastle outsiders to end their 54-year trophy drought. Bet365 price the Magpies at 6/4 to win the Wembley final next month.
Man United, trophyless since 2017, are odds-on favourites at 5/6. Erik ten Hag is turning the ship around at Old Trafford in his debut season at the club.
Southampton (11/1) and Nottingham Forest (14/1) are viewed as longshots to secure glory. Both clubs are embroiled in a Premier League relegation battle, meaning a cup run is a distraction - albeit a healthy one - from their main priority.
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