Newcastle are free of any fresh injury concerns heading into today’s Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle and Liverpool meet for their Wembley showdown this afternoon as Eddie Howe attempts to deliver the club a first major domestic trophy since 1955.
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While often inconsistent in the Premier League over the past season or so, Howe has transformed Newcastle from a laughing stock in knockout competition to a seasoned cup team.
The Magpies will be desperate to make amends following their defeat to Manchester United in the 2023 final of this tournament, having failed to really show up upon their return to a major final for the first time in a generation.
Their preparation, however, has not been easy. Anthony Gordon is suspended for the Carabao Cup final following the straight red card he was shown during Newcastle’s defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup earlier this month.
Harvey Barnes looks to have replaced him on the left-hand side of the attack. Newcastle operated with a back three in their semi-final second-leg win over Arsenal, leaving Gordon up front with Alexander Isak.
Two key defenders have also been ruled out of the game. Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the season for Newcastle following ankle surgery, while Sven Botman requires another knee operation.
Tino Livramento starts in place of Hall and ahead of Matt Targett and Dan Burn at left-back, with Kieran Trippier on the right.
Burn will partner Fabian Schar in central defence and Howe’s midfield picks itself.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Barnes, Isak
Subs: Dubravka, Wilson, Targett, Krafth, Osula, Willock, Longstaff, Miley, Neave
Injured: Hall, Botman, Lascelles
Suspended: Gordon
Time and date: 4.30pm GMT today on Sunday 16 March 2025
Venue: Wembley Stadium
TV channel live stream: Sky Sports, ITV, STV
