LIVERPOOL will be looking to retain the Carabao Cup when they take on Newcastle in the final at Wembley. The clash offers Liverpool a chance at redemption after their elimination from the

This is a competition that means plenty to both teams. Newcastle were last here in 2023, losing to Manchester United, an experience that will still sit with them. Liverpool have won the EFL Cup a record 10 times, last winning in the 2023-24 season in a triumph over Chelsea.

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing an extended spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury but head coach Arne Slot insists he will be back before the end of the season.