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

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.

Pep Guardiola made a beeline for Eddie Howe at the final whistle as Newcastle United's Carabao Cup defence ended on a bleak night at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at St James’ Park in the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final means they are in pole position to advance to the Wembley showpiece. Newcastle United are struggling to

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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.