With the season’s first piece of silverware up for grabs, both Newcastle and Manchester United will be vying to end their pursuit of a trophy by claiming the League Cup this afternoon. Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson’s Carabao Cup final prediction rests firmly on the absence of one player in particular.
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Erik Ten Hag has already masterminded a memorable run to a cup final in his first season as United manager, and although the Dutchman has won the hearts of many since arriving in Manchester, he can usher in a new period of silverware following the club’s trophy-less run in the past five seasons.
Newcastle will be out to spoil the party and throw a celebration of their own; the Magpies haven’t won a domestic trophy since 1955, and Alan Shearer recently made the claim that lifting the Carabao Cup would mean more than qualifying for the Champions League.
Eddie Howe and his side rank 20th for in-play time this season, and will be out to disrupt a rampant Red Devils side that have become one of the most potent attacking units in the division.
The red side of Manchester go into today’s Carabao Cup Final as the betting favourites with beat Newcastle United with Virgin Bet – one of the best UK sports betting sites.
Bruno Fernandes and co are still in the hunt in all four competitions this season. A win today would get Man Utd’s season firmly up and running, with ten Hag’s side also amongst the favourites to win the Europa League and FA Cup.
Not to mention they are hot on the heals of both Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League title race!
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He said: “If there was one player Eddie Howe couldn’t afford to miss in this final, it would be Nick Pope. He has won them so many points this season.
“I’d be shocked if Newcastle won this one without Pope in goal. He is that big for Newcastle United. Unfortunately, he is suspended and that’s going to cost Newcastle dearly.
“When they’re keeping clean sheets, Pope is making big saves. Off the top of my head, in the draw against Arsenal, he made a world-class save to deny Eddie Nketiah.
“Manchester United are going to create chances and they are going to score goals. Put Rashford down for one goal already. He is playing so well that you’ll be shocked if he doesn’t score in this game.”
Merson went on to make a similar admission to fellow pundit Shearer, highlighting the desperation for silverware amongst the Newcastle faithful, although he expects Manchester United to edge the contest with a slender one goal advantage.
“United are the team to beat in the final. Newcastle United are not a free-scoring side. They don’t blow teams away.
“For me, the Magpies are desperate to win a trophy more than getting into the top four and these players can attain legendary status if they win silverware.
“Unfortunately, it looks unlikely that will happen. I’m going 2-1 to Man United.”
Should you be inclined to agree with the Paul Merson Carabao Cup Final prediction, United to win by that exact scoreline (2-1) is valued at an intriguing price of 8/1 on Virgin Bet.
Carabao Cup Final Odds
All odds are with Virgin Bet:
- Manchester United to win @ 24/19
- Draw @ 12/5
- Newcastle United to win @ 5/2
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