Carabao Cup Final 2025: Liverpool vs. Newcastle United live broadcast , lineups and predictions

Carabao Cup Final, featuring Liverpool and Newcastle United, is set to take place at Wembley Stadium on March 16th. The match will be broadcast live across various platforms including ITV 1, Paramount+, and CBS Sports Golazo . As both teams vie for the prestigious trophy, this final holds significant implications for their respective histories. Liverpool seeks to claim their first trophy under manager Arne Slot, while Newcastle aims to end a major trophy drought that has persisted since 1969.

Liverpool and Newcastle today clash in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

It will be fascinating to see how the Reds react to their first real setback under head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on Tuesday night after losing a penalty shootout at Anfield following an arduous battle with the French champions. Responding by winning a first trophy under the Dutchman would quite the statement.

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Newcastle don't have an impressive record against Liverpool - last beating them in 2015 - but will catch them at a rare fragile moment during Arne Slot's debut campaign. After playing 120 minutes and being dumped out of the Champions League midweek, the Magpies could take advantage of any mental and physical fatigue.

Liverpool possible starting lineup: Kelleher; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Gakpo

Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

The Magpies will be out to stop them and win this competition for the first time. This is their second Carabao Cup final in the space of three years. This year is the 70th anniversary of the last time Newcastle won a domestic cup competition. Winning this trophy on Sunday would be a major achievement for them.

Liverpool faces notable challenges due to injuries. Key players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and possibly Ibrahima Konaté are expected to miss the match (. This could lead to an inexperienced defensive setup for the Reds. Conversely, Newcastle's squad appears fresher following recent performances and may capitalize on Liverpool's fatigue after their Champions League exit . Both teams' strategies will likely hinge on these injury concerns as they prepare for this crucial encounter.

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