Liverpool vs Newcastle United

League Cup glory is up for grabs as Liverpool and Newcastle United go head-to-head in the grand final at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

A gut-wrenching Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain dampened Liverpool’s spirits ahead of this title-deciding fixture. Arne Slot can win his first piece of silverware in charge of the Reds as they bid to lift a record-extending 11th League Cup title after overcoming a first-leg deficit to beat Tottenham 4-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. Despite facing a full-blown injury crisis in defense, Slot’s men head into proceedings amid a three-game winning streak against domestic opposition, with each win yielding a two-goal margin, including a 2-0 Premier League victory against upcoming rivals Newcastle United toward the end of February.

On the other hand, Newcastle United can win this title for the first time in club history as they gear up for their second appearance in the grand final in three years. Keen to atone for a 2023 heartbreak against Manchester United, Eddie Howe’s men could add a first major domestic title to the Magpies’ dusty trophy cabinet since 1955. They excelled in the semi-finals, beating Arsenal in both legs via an identical 2-0 scoreline. However, they’ve since blown hot and cold, losing three of their last six competitive outings (W3), with both defeats inside 90 minutes coming by 2+ goals ‘to nil.’