Andy Cole’s prediction for Carabao Cup final. The eagerly awaited Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United will take place at Wembley on Sunday, February 26. Andy Cole gave a fascinating interview to Best Sports Betting Canada and shared his astute forecasts for what is expected to be a titanic match.
The renowned Premier League icon and 1999 treble winner responded, “The Carabao Cup final is a 50/50 game particularly if you look at both of the teams’ places in the Premier League table and their 0-0 result last time they played each other. It’s a cup final, so Manchester United isn’t the favorite.
He proceeded by outlining Newcastle’s advantages, which could make it challenging for the Red Devils to win the match: “Newcastle has also played defense well this entire season. It hinges on whether Manchester United scores enough points to win the match. Newcastle hardly concedes goals, so it might end up on penalties. If Marcus Rashford fails to score, you must then wonder where the other goals are coming from. The outcome could easily be in either direction.”
The two teams have previously played each other, most famously in the 1999 FA Cup final, which Manchester United won 2-0. The last time they played in the League Cup was in 2012 when the Red Devils prevailed 2-1. Newcastle hasn’t advanced to a major final since 1976 and will try to snap their losing streak after dropping their last four. This features the FA Cup championship matchup with Manchester United in 1999.
The 10th Carabao Cup final for United. They have five tournament victories, but they have also suffered four defeats. They now rank second only to Arsenal in terms of losses suffered in tournament finals. The goal of both managers will be to leave their imprint on history. Eddie Howe, who ranks second in League Cup victories, will try to help Newcastle win their first prize in more than 40 years.
Erik Ten Hag, meanwhile, will become the first Dutch coach to take his squad to the League Cup final. He will try to give United its sixth win overall. The matchup between the two storied teams is expected to be unforgettable. Will Newcastle end its losing streak and win the cup, or will the Red Devils add another prize to their collection?
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