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Verdict: Manchester United to lift the trophyBest Odds: 7/10Bookmaker: With this seasons EFL Cup up for grabs on Sunday afternoon, Manchester United and Newcastle will meet at Wembley for what is a heavyweight showdown.Manchester UnitedStarting with Manchester United, mounting a stunning second-half comeback against Spanish icons Barcelona in midweek, Erik ten Hags side will find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Eventually booking their Europa League last-16 ticket thanks to an action-packed 4-3 aggregate victory, the former Ajax bo s has only continued to impre s everyone acro s the Premier League. While the English heavyweights might still be facing a real uphill struggle if theyre to mount a genuine title charge over the coming months, United are tipped as a standout pick to end their trophy drought at Wembley. Enjoying what has been a remarkable purple patch since
Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey returning from the World Cups winter break, the Red Devils have now lost just one of their last 20 straight matchups acro s all formats. With that eye-catching flurry stemming all the way back to November 6th, ten Hags side are just 90 minutes away from getting their hands on a first piece of silverware since 2017.Team NewsContinuing on what has been a record-breaking flurry since returning from the World Cup break, England international Marcus Rashford will spearhead Manchester Uniteds attack at Wembley.In what looks set to be a huge boost for ten Hags side on Sunday afternoon, midfield talisman Casemiro will return from a three-match suspension. Despite bagging the winner against Barcelona in midweek, Antony will likely have to settle for a spot on the bench.NewcastleAs for Newcastle, while the Magpies might have gained a string of plaudits from acro
Harrison Butker Jersey s the Premier League this season, Eddie Howes side are enduring a recent wobble. Although the north east giants might have marked their return from the World Cups winter break with their sights set on securing a famous top-four finish in 2023, the former Bournemouth bo s is desperate for his side to find some
Bashaud Breeland Jersey recent stability. Last seen failing to pick up some crucial momentum as they suffered a 2-0 lo s at home against Liverpool, Howes side have slipped out of the Champions League spots. Knowing that they will face a huge challenge when they make the trip to Wembley on Sunday afternoon, Newcastle have won just one of their last seven Premier League appearances. Although the Magpies might have booked their first Wembley ticket in 24 years following a 3-1 aggregate victory against Southampton, it should be noted that Howes side have won just one of their last five domestic battles away from St. James Park.Team NewsWith Nick Pope shown a straight red card in Newcastles 2-0 lo s against Liverpool last weekend, Howe has a real goalkeeping headache on his hands. As Martin Dubravka is cup-tier following a loan stint at Old Trafford earlier in the season, Loris Karius could be handed a stunning return to centre stage.However, in what looks set to be a major boost for the Magpies on Sunday
Derrick Nnadi Jersey afternoon, midfield talisman Bruno Guimaraes is set to make his return from a three-match suspension.Key Factors to ConsiderWhen the two sides last met on October 16th, Manchester United and Newcastle played out a 0-0 stalemate at Old Trafford.Each of the other five meetings between Sundays finalists have finished with both teams finding the net.However, the Red Devils are unbeaten in each of their last six meetings against Newcastle a run that stems all the way back to October 2019.Sundays EFL Cup final will be Newcastles first trip to Wembley in 24 years.Manchester United have failed to lift a piece of silverware since their Europa League succe s under Jose Mourinho in 2017.ConclusionMounting that stunning Europa League comeback at home against Barcelona earlier in the week, Manchester United will make the trip to Wembley riding what has been an extended wave of momentum. Punching their last-16 ticket after eventually snatching a thrilling 4-3 aggregate win, ten Hags side are rightfully tipped as a standout pick to end their trophy drought on Sunday afternoon. Only continuing to impre s since returning from the World Cup break, United will be looking to cash in on a Newcastle squad who are enduring a recent wobble. Although the Magpies might have gained a string of plaudits
Damien Wilson Jersey this season, the top-four dreamers have won just a quartet of their last 11 appearances acro s all competitions.Verdict: Manchester United to lift the trophyBest Odds: 7/10Bookmaker: