Final: Omar Marmoush hit brace to as Citizens beat Magpies by 3-1 in the 2nd leg of the semi-final to take them into finals of the Carabao Cup 2025-26

Holders Newcastle United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City on Wednesday night and a challenging season shows no sign of relenting.

Manchester City aim to complete the job and secure a trip to Wembley as the League Cup holders arrive at the Etihad Stadium. Newcastle’s grip on the trophy is in the balance after losing the first leg 2-0 to the Blues and City will be eager to finish what they started and set up a Wembley date with Arsenal.

MANCHESTER, England, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final on Wednesday.

City cruised past Newcastle and will face the Premier League leaders at Wembley.

Winning the Carabao Cup last season meant so much to everyone at St James' Park. Elimination this time raises plenty of questions

The Magpies were blown away by an barnstorming Man City opening that left tensions frayed

According to a report from Fichajes, United have devised a plan to spend in the region of £173m on three new additions in the summer transfer window. Newcastle United left-back Hall has been identified as a key target for the Red Devils to compete with Luke Shaw, and the young defender would likely make that position his own very soon.