Eddie Howe Calls Newcastle vs Liverpool Carabao Cup Final a Thrilling Matchup
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Synopsis
Newcastle United has reached the Carabao Cup final after defeating Arsenal 2-0, leading to a 4-0 aggregate win. Coach Eddie Howe anticipates a thrilling encounter against Liverpool at Wembley, while also focusing on their FA Cup match against Birmingham City. A player, Botman, will miss the Birmingham game due to injury.
Key Takeaways
- Newcastle United secured a spot in the Carabao Cup final.
- They achieved a 2-0 win over Arsenal at St. James' Park.
- Coach Eddie Howe described the Liverpool matchup as a 'mouthwatering' challenge.
- Botman will miss the match against Birmingham due to injury.
- Newcastle aims to focus on their immediate FA Cup challenge.
Newcastle, Feb 7 (NationPress) Newcastle United has made it to the Carabao Cup final after achieving a 2-0 victory against Arsenal in the semi-final's second leg at St. James' Park. This result granted them a 4-0 aggregate win, setting up a final face-off against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.
As his team gears up for the upcoming match against Birmingham City in the fourth round of the FA Cup, head coach Eddie Howe shared his thoughts on what he describes as a ‘mouthwatering’ encounter against the Merseyside club.
"We have an exciting match ahead. Regardless of the opponent, it’s sure to be a significant challenge. I believe the match against Liverpool is truly a mouthwatering tie. We are eagerly anticipating it, but for now, we must focus on our immediate challenge," Howe stated during a press conference.
Newcastle has reached their second Carabao Cup final in three seasons (2022-23), while Liverpool secured a commanding 4-0 win over Spurs in their second leg, concluding with a 4-1 aggregate score to pave the way for the final.
Newcastle will contest against Birmingham in the FA Cup, a team currently leading League One and unbeaten at home since August. Howe also revealed that Botman will miss the trip to the West Midlands due to an injury.
"I don't anticipate he will be available for this weekend. He has sustained a knee injury [the opposite one to his ACL injury]. We don’t believe it to be severe, but it will keep him sidelined for the Birmingham match, and we will evaluate him during the week leading up to our next league fixture," he added.
