Carabao Cup Final: Man United vs Newcastle Dream11 Prediction, Team News, Probable Lineup, Tournament Record

Manchester United will be up against Newcastle United in the final of the Carabao Cup on Sunday (February 26) at the Wembley Stadium.

With the Red Devils and the Magpies sitting 3rd and 5th in the Premier League table respectively, this grand finale is poised to become a thrilling encounter. Man United have made a decent start under new manager Erik Ten Hag, while Newcastle's ownership change has brought spring to their squad with the influx of some quality players.

Carabao Cup Final - Man United vs Newcastle United Team News and Injury Update:

Man United-

Manchester United are going to miss three players in the Carabao Cup final. Midfielder Christian Eriksen is out with an ankle injury. Donny van de Beek will be missing with knee problem while attacker Anthony Martial is out with a hip issue. Marcus Rashford limped off their Europa League tie against Barcelona, and the prolific forward will be assessed before the game.

The Red Devils will be taking a lot of confidence from their Europa League play-off win over Barcelona as they look to taste their first silverware under the tutelage of Erik Ten Hag. The Dutch manager will be fielding a full-strength team in the match. Fred and Casemiro set to partner at midfield while Bruno Fernandes will have the key attacking role. January signing Wout Weghorst may keep his place in the starting lineup.

Newcastle-

Newcastle are also set to miss Joelinton (Thigh) and Joe Willock (Thigh) in the final. Matt Target hasn't played since December and is expected to miss the final on Sunday, while right-back Emil Krafth is ruled out for the season.

Loris Karius is set to be in the goal for the Magpies as both their first two custodians are unavailable. Nick Pope is suspended after his Red Card against Liverpool, while Martin Dubravka is cup-tied as he was loaned to Manchester United earlier this season and played in a Carabao Cup tie for the Red Devils. Callum Wilson may come back into the side replacing Alexander Isak as the leading striker, but it is to be seen whether Eddie Howe goes with a back four or tweaks his defensive formation in the final.

Man United and Newcastle Semi-Final Results:

Man United overcame Nottingham Forest with an emphatic 5-0 aggregate score over the two legs, while Newcastle prevailed over Southampton with a 3-1 aggregate score.

Man United vs Newcastle Carabao Cup Record:

Manchester United have won the tournament 5 times in their history - 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2017. Their last victory in 2017 came against Southampton as the Red Devils won the final with a 3-2 scoreline.

Newcastle have never won the tournament. They made it to the finals in 1976 but lost at the hands of Manchester City.

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Carabao Cup Final - Man United vs Newcastle Probable Lineup:

Man United Starting XI vs Newcastle: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Fernandes, Sancho, Rashford; Weghorst

Newcastle Starting XI vs Man United: Karius; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Joelinton, Anderson; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin

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Man United vs Newcastle Prediction and Dream11 Team:

Man United vs Newcastle is set to be a crunch encounter. With both teams having some top players in their ranks, this promises to be an enthralling final. But with the Red Devils' history and big match experience, we believe Manchester United may just knick the game.

Man United vs Newcastle Dream11 Team:

It will be important to keep the balance in the squad while making a Dream11 team for this match.

Goalkeeper: David De Gea (MUN)

Defenders: Kieran Trippier (NEW), Luke Shaw (NEW), Lisandro Martinez (MUN)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (NEW), Bruno Fernandes (MUN), Casemiro (MUN), Jadon Sancho (MUN)

Attackers: Marcus Rashford (MUN), Callum Wilson (NEW), Miguel Almiron (NEW)

Captain and Vice-Captain: Marcus Rashford will be the obvious choice as captain if the plays, while Newcastle's Callum Wilson can be a decent vice-captain option.