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Newcastle, it’s truthful to say, don’t like their visits to the Etihad Stadium. Manchester Metropolis, against this, can not get sufficient of Wembley.

For the sixteenth season in a row, are heading to the nationwide stadium – or the “Etihad South” as their followers jokingly name it – after seeing off to arrange a tasty Carabao Cup remaining towards Premier League leaders Arsenal on March 22.

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It will likely be the twenty second time Metropolis have been to Wembley underneath Pep Guardiola and the thirty second event since 2011, when Yaya Touré’s aim within the FA Cup semi-final victory towards Manchester United unlocked the trophy floodgates for a membership who had for thus lengthy languished within the shadow of their neighbours.

For Newcastle, there will probably be no defence of the trophy they so memorably gained final season – their first home one for 70 years.

Eddie Howe has by no means gained on the Etihad as Newcastle supervisor and for the Tyneside membership it now reads only one victory in 23 journeys to east Manchester.

Newcastle once more left the Etihad empty handed – Getty Photos/Carl Recine

Their frustrations have been compounded by an damage to Anthony Gordon that compelled his substitution late within the first half and also will concern England supervisor Thomas Tuchel. “It’s a hamstring situation, it was sufficient for him to come back off, in order that’s an enormous fear,” Howe stated.

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In fact, the scoreline was quite deceptive. Guardiola was indebted to a formidable exhibiting from goalkeeper James Trafford for irritating Newcastle in a primary half when two objectives from Omar Marmoush and one from Tijjani Reijnders gave Metropolis a commanding 3-0 lead.

After which the Metropolis supervisor watched his aspect have one other of these lacklustre second halves once they make life needlessly troublesome for themselves and a younger, makeshift defence discovered itself being pulled aside too simply. With higher ending, Newcastle might need taken one thing from this recreation.

Anthony Elanga, considered one of three half-time substitutes from Howe, did rating a fantastic solo aim however he missed a far simpler probability after that, when fellow substitute Harvey Barnes put a cross on a plate. One other substitute, Yoane Wissa, equally, squandered a golden probability straight after the restart when clear by way of.

Yoanne Wissa was considered one of a number of Newcastle gamers who wasted good possibilities – Getty Photos/Carl Recine

It has been the way in which of issues because the flip of the yr for Metropolis, who led at half-time towards Chelsea, Brighton and Tottenham solely to throw away factors. They have been blown away by Manchester United within the second interval at Previous Trafford. Even the wins towards Wolves and Galatasaray featured unconvincing second halves, very like this one.

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With Josko Gvardiol and John Stones injured, Rúben Dias solely simply again on the bench and Marc Guéhi ineligible, Guardiola was lacking his key defenders. They may should be so much higher on the again than this if they’re so as to add extra silverware to the cupboard this season

Erling Haaland, who began among the many substitutes, had two efforts brilliantly saved by Aaron Ramsdale late on. Guardiola warned that his gamers can be dealing with an Arsenal aspect within the remaining who’re “the very best group proper now in Europe and perhaps the world.”

“I feel it will likely be an unimaginable expertise for all of us to attempt to hopefully arrive in March, with everyone match, everyone prepared, and we are able to make an excellent recreation towards them,” he added.

4 days after watching Hugo Ekitike rating twice in , Howe was compelled to look at one other switch goal that acquired away present an unwelcome reminder of what he’s lacking.

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Trafford has not had many possibilities at Metropolis this season however he made essentially the most of his ninth look of the marketing campaign. Howe thought he was signing Trafford final summer season earlier than Metropolis entered the fray to steal the England goalkeeper from underneath Newcastle’s noses and he was a thorn of their aspect right here.

Trafford made massive saves from first Joe Willock after which Gordon to protect Metropolis’s early 1-0 lead after which saved out a Kieran Trippier free-kick earlier than kick-starting his aspect’s second aim with a fast, exact throw out to Nico O’Reilly.

James Trafford thwarted Newcastle a number of instances on the night time – Reuters/Phil Noble

By the point Marmoush headed the ball into the web after Trippier didn’t clear Antoine Semenyo’s cross, a beaming Guardiola was pointing each fingers at his goalkeeper in salute at his sharpness. “James was unbelievable, particularly within the first half,” the Metropolis supervisor stated. “England have an unimaginable keeper and I’m completely happy he now performs a remaining. He had a prime, prime recreation.”

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Three minutes later, it acquired even worse for Newcastle when Reijnders’s excellent flip caught Sven Botman and Jacob Ramsey chilly and left each trailing within the Metropolis midfielder’s wake. Semenyo then picked up possession contained in the penalty space and tried to chop inside Dan Burn, whose interception served solely to tee up Reijnders to coolly slot house.

Trafford pissed off Newcastle once more in stoppage time when he pushed away a header from Botman that was heading for the highest nook. Howe’s woes have been compounded when Gordon limped off within the forty fourth minute.

Trailing 2-0 from the primary leg, Newcastle wanted an terrible lot to go proper to face any probability of creating the ultimate and Howe was as pissed off by the person errors as his aspect’s wastefulness. “We have been craving that first aim and didn’t get it and when Metropolis get it the duty turns into much more troublesome,” he stated. “I don’t suppose we performed properly in that first half hour, shedding too many duels, however if you happen to add up the alternatives in each ties there’s a number of missed alternatives that price us.”

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Metropolis have been medical in a manner Newcastle merely weren’t, the visiting group’s issues underlined straight from the restart when a mistake from Abdukodir Khusanov set Wissa racing by way of on aim, just for the substitute to shank a shot horribly huge.

That miss set the tone for Newcastle in a second half wherein they’d no bother getting in behind Metropolis – simply a number of issues truly placing the ball within the web.

Elanga’s aim was excellent – darting in between Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri earlier than bobbing and weaving in entrance of O’Reilly and creating the area to bend a fantastic end into the nook.

But simpler possibilities went begging, notably when Sandro Tonali launched Barnes in behind. He squared for Elanga however the former Manchester United ahead steered his shot properly huge.

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Marmoush was a livewire and acquired the ball rolling in quite lucky circumstances when Burn made a sliding deal with, just for the ball to bounce again off Marmoush and loop over Ramsdale. Newcastle had no such luck in entrance of aim. As for Metropolis, Wembley has nearly develop into a second house.

Man Metropolis demand rule change to permit Guehi to play remaining

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Manchester Metropolis will ask the EFL to permit Marc Guéhi to play within the League Cup remaining, as Pep Guardiola lashed out on the eligibility guidelines as “illogical”.

Guéhi was cup-tied for the second leg of the semi-final towards Newcastle following his signing from Crystal Palace after the primary leg. Competitors guidelines imply he can even miss the Wembley remaining. However fellow January signing Antoine Semenyo will probably be eligible for the conflict towards Arsenal.

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Each gamers have featured within the competitors for his or her former golf equipment, however Semenyo was allowed to play as he was signed earlier than the primary leg of semi-final.

Metropolis will now ask the EFL, which runs the competitors, for dispensation to play Guéhi on March 22, however Guardiola just isn’t hopeful of getting the rule thrown out.

Antoine Semenyo may play within the semi-final as a result of he was signed earlier than the primary leg, not like Marc Guehi – Getty Photos/Marc Atkins

“Now it’s the remaining, why ought to he not play? We pay his wage, we rent him, why ought to he not play?” Guardiola stated. “They make the foundations when the switch window is. The window is closed, then they need to have the ability to play for his or her membership the following day. It’s logic. Hopefully he can play within the remaining.

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“We are going to play so much [of finals]. He’s so younger. He got here to a group that may play within the subsequent years a number of finals. Little question about that.

“I stated to the membership, they must ask, positively. I don’t perceive the rationale why he can not play within the remaining in March, when I’ve been right here for a very long time. The foundations to purchase a participant is determined by Fifa, Uefa, the Premier League who say, OK the switch window is open, whenever you purchase a participant it’s important to play, no? It’s logic. In fact we’re going to attempt to ask [for] him to play. Pure logic.”

Guardiola was additionally in deep dialog with Sandro Tonali after the ultimate whistle, with the Newcastle participant among the many midfielders Metropolis are monitoring within the switch market.

“We have now an unimaginable good friend in frequent from Brescia, Edoardo Piovani. I knew his father a very long time in the past and we discuss his time at Milan and the way he’s completely happy at Newcastle. He’s a very prime participant, prime, prime, prime participant,” Guardiola stated.

10:56pm

Howe on the tie general

In each video games if you happen to look again. We’re pissed off we solely scored one aim in two video games. We don’t really feel we must always have misplaced the primary leg 2-0 on the steadiness of alternatives created. It may have been totally different however we settle for the fact. The very last thing you need to do is must chase a recreation. We have been going for the match, we have been attempting to assault.

10:42pm

Guardiola needs Guehi made obtainable for remaining

Hopefully we are able to arrive with gamers match and hopefully we are able to persuade the Carabao Cup that Marc [Guehi] can play within the remaining as a result of it’s obscure. The membership made an enormous funding to take one participant.

He belongs to us and I don’t perceive why he can not play the ultimate.

Hopefully we make a letter and hopefully the Carabao Cup or no matter can perceive that whenever you purchase a participant for some huge cash and he isn’t capable of play for a rule, I don’t perceive why.

Hopefully they will change it.

10:37pm

Guardiola on returning to Wembley

March we go to Wembley once more. We are going to journey to London once more, they [Arsenal] will anticipate us there. They by no means journey to the north [for finals] however I’m actually completely happy to be again. 5 ties in 10 years is an enormous milestone.

It will likely be good. You must dwell this expertise. The primary title we gained right here was within the Carabao Cup. If you win one thing, it helps to win extra. It’s a pleasure to play towards Arsenal, the very best group proper now in Europe and perhaps the world.

10:32pm

Reijnders on the motivation of beating Arsenal

Sure, in fact. It will likely be a troublesome match, however we will probably be very hungry and we need to win this title. They play wonderful and they’re a very balanced group. We have now to analyse and see the place we are able to achieve our energy.

10:09pm

A well-known story for Newcastle

10:06pm

Marmoush on Metropolis’s skilled job

We confirmed an excellent mentality. We have been collectively as a group, from the primary minute we have been very centered on the job. We confirmed our mentality and fervour and are very completely happy to succeed in the ultimate.

It’s one of many greatest golf equipment on this planet. We’re right here to win trophies. We give our greatest day-after-day to succeed in these finals and win silverware. Hopefully we are able to do it for all the brand new gamers and in addition the gamers that have been right here. They confirmed us that each medal and each silverware is necessary.

09:56pm

FT: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Although the end result was by no means doubtful, that was an entertaining watch. Newcastle threw every thing they’d at retrieving the deficit, however their boldness was punished by Metropolis with three first-half objectives when there was inexperienced grass all over the place to assault. In fact, like Chelsea, Newcastle misplaced the tie at house. Man Metropolis will play Arsenal at Wembley within the remaining.

09:52pm

90 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Simply the 2 minutes of added time to play. Rodri has been booked for pulling again Elanga.

09:51pm

89 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Not for the primary time tonight, Khusanov reveals his tempo to get better and cope with the run of Wissa. A snap shot from Tonali is straight at Trafford, earlier than there are gasps from the group at a trick from Cherki on midway.

09:48pm

86 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Haaland with one other strike at aim, this time from along with his weaker proper foot after he was teed up by Cherki and Ramsdale made one other sharp save. Cherki to Haaland is such a potent mixture.

09:45pm

83 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Sensible go from Cherki, untrackable motion from Haaland and an excellent save from Ramsdale to tip the ball across the submit. Metropolis go near what would have been a high-quality fourth aim.

09:43pm

81 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

One other Newcastle probability as a free-kick pumped into the world bounces by way of the field and falls for Elanga on the again submit, however no black and white shirt was there for the tap-in.

09:42pm

80 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Marmoush has pressed his case for extra Premier League minutes with a vigorous efficiency, however his left-footed shot flies over the bar as he goes for the hat-trick. Cherki needed him to go it.

09:40pm

78 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Nico Gonzalez has been booked for pulling again Sandro Tonali. Yellow playing cards have been wiped earlier than this spherical, so no danger of any Metropolis participant lacking the ultimate.

09:38pm

75 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Marmoush has the ball within the web however the whistle had already blow for a foul on Jacob Ramsey. Newcastle are nonetheless sticking to their process with regards to urgent Metropolis excessive up the pitch. Howe has made one other change: Osula on for Trippier.

09:33pm

70 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Harvey Barnes might have been marginally offside, however regardless that may be a horrible miss from Elanga. On their lonesome on the penalty spot because the ball was squared, however he opened up his proper foot however skewed the ball huge.

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Right here come Rodri, Haaland and Cherki. They substitute O’Reilly, Semenyo and Foden.

09:30pm

68 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

Harvey Barnes tucks the ball into the underside nook, however Wissa was properly offside within the construct up.

Guardiola is about to introduce Haaland, Rodri and Cherki. Simply to ensure of the end result.

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That is one other Metropolis second-half drop-off. These have been the second-half outcomes of matches because the first leg of this semi-final:

09:26pm

65 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 1 (Agg: 5-1)

“We’re gonna win 6-5!” sing the Newcastle followers now. There may be definitely time for them to attain one other one or two and add some respectability to the scoreline.

09:25pm

GOOOAAALL! Elanga opens Newcastle’s account

A fantastic particular person aim from the winger, dribbling into the penalty space from the best, and bending a shot in off the submit along with his left foot. Elanga wants extra moments like that after a troublesome begin to life at Newcastle.

09:22pm

60 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Newcastle’s away followers are nonetheless singing “Eddie Howe’s black and white military!” so that they appear to have the backing of the supervisor. Not scarcity of effort from the gamers, however the air has gone out of the balloon on this recreation. Thiaw shoots huge with an formidable volley.

09:18pm

56 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Wissa goes down searching for a penalty after Alleyne stands on the ball in his personal penalty space, however the referee is unmoved. Then Metropolis go down the opposite finish and nearly rating their fourth of the night time, with Reijnders and Marmoush the mix but once more. This time, Reijnders didn’t hit the goal. No penalty for Newcastle after a VAR test.

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Attention-grabbing line-up now from Newcastle. Jacob Murphy has come on and might discover himself at left wing-back in a 5 man defence when his group are defending. He strikes into midfield once they have the ball and it appears to be like extra like 4 on the again. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa give Eddie Howe’s group a barely extra attacking look however Metropolis are slowing it right down to strolling tempo at instances. There isn’t a have to commit gamers ahead.

09:15pm

53 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

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Whereas Metropolis have been in complete management of the tie this night, Newcastle have had their possibilities. In reality, if they’d taken their clear-cut possibilities it could be 4-3 on the night. James Trafford has saved two one-on-ones and in addition denied Sven Botman. Yoane Wissa acquired it accomplished improper when he was put clear by way of after coming off the bench. His shank went in the wrong way to which he was aiming.

09:13pm

50 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Newcastle are nonetheless attempting to press Metropolis as excessive as doable, no signal of harm limitation. Max Alleyne reveals his tempo to trace the dribble of Elanga, and block the cross to concede a nook. Taken quick, then Tonali floats a cross straight into the gloves of Trafford.

09:08pm

47 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

A second of sloppiness from Khusanov initially of the second half permits Wissa a transparent sight of aim, however his left-footed shot was miscued horribly huge. Newcastle have had their possibilities.

09:07pm

We’re again underneath manner

The Metropolis followers usually are not in a rush to return to their seats.

09:07pm

Three half-time adjustments from Howe

Elanga, Wissa and Jacob Murphy are the gamers approaching for Woltemade, Willock and Corridor.

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For Metropolis, Max Alleyne has changed Nathan Ake.

09:04pm

Get one other row prepared…

09:02pm

One other bitter tablet for Newcastle

They have been near signing James Trafford final summer season, and the Metropolis goalkeeper has been glorious once more. Perhaps he was not prepared to hold Metropolis by way of Premier League and Champions League campaigns because the No 1 this season, however the 23-year-old is an enormous expertise.

08:52pm

HT: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

I feel we are able to say with out worry of contradiction that Man Metropolis will play Arsenal within the League Cup remaining at Wembley. Eddie Howe picked a group with 5 defenders, however employed a front-footed, urgent method which yielded some possibilities however in the end left Newcastle threadbare on the again. Newcastle may have scored a pair, however Metropolis may have 5. It was a value a strive I suppose, however backfired. The lack of Gordon for a couple of weeks maybe extra painful than shedding the tie for Newcastle.

Omar Marmoush and Tijani Reijnders have been on the coronary heart of Metropolis’s greatest assaults – Getty Photos/Oli Scarff

08:48pm

45 minutes +1: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

We’re within the first of 4 minutes of added on time on the finish of the primary half.

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James Trafford has made a fourth save of the night time, pushing Botman’s header away from hazard.

08:46pm

44 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Harvey Barnes has changed the injured Anthony Gordon. I did surprise if Howe would danger Barnes on this state of affairs. He’s going to wish him for the following few weeks provided that Gordon damage, you’d suppose.

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These matches have to be a nightmare for Thomas Tuchel to look at. The England supervisor noticed Jude Bellingham go down with an damage on the weekend, ruling him out for a month. Now Anthony Gordon has limped off right here and has gone straight down the tunnel. It’s World Cup yr; there needs to be a couple of damage scares alongside the way in which.

08:44pm

42 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Issues going from dangerous to worse for Newcastle: Anthony Gordon has sat down on the turf off the ball, and appears to have advised his England mate Phil Foden that “it’s hamstring”. The very last thing Eddie Howe wanted.

Anthony Gordon speaks to England team-mate Phil Foden – PA/Martin Rickett

08:41pm

39 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

Metropolis’s high quality on the ball is the first motive for the scoreline, however the full-court press is just actually a viable tactic at this degree with cell and athletic centre-backs. Schar, Botman and Burn’s measurement 13s simply can not transfer shortly sufficient. You need these three heading battleships out of the water, not defending most of Larger Manchester at their again.

08:38pm

36 minutes: Man Metropolis 3 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 5-0)

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Metropolis have been terrible in second halves just lately however even they gained’t be relinquishing this lead. It means Guardiola can have a exceptional document of reaching Wembley in each season in English soccer. Okay, a few of these have been FA Cup semi-finals and he has misplaced the FA Cup remaining within the final two campaigns however it’s nonetheless an enormous achievement.

08:36pm

GOOOOALL! Reijnders scores as Newcastle disintegrate

Chelsea have been criticised for not going for it at Arsenal, and Newcastle have tried to press Metropolis all around the pitch however the hyperlinks within the chain have damaged down. Botman follows Reijnders all the way in which into the Metropolis half however the defender, who just isn’t quickest, is spun. Semenyo had the preliminary probability within the field, however the ball broke for Reijnders to go into the nook. That is getting messy.

08:33pm

32 minutes: Man Metropolis 2 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 4-0)

There was a VAR test on Marmoush’s second aim, however Semenyo was deemed onside and the aim stands.

08:32pm

GOOOALL! Marmoush doubles Metropolis’s lead on the night time

From that free-kick, Trippier tried his luck however Trafford saved. Earlier than you knew it, Metropolis had performed their manner by way of the Newcastle press by discovering Reijnders once more they usually have been away. Semenyo delivered a low cross from the left, Trippier tried to clear on the stretch however sliced the ball into the air, and when it dropped Marmoush was there to move house from a yard or two.

08:28pm

27 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Metropolis conserving the ball for one more sustained spell, however Nunes acquired just a little cocky in his personal half and Lewis Corridor swarmed throughout him, pinching the ball. Yellow card for Nunes, and Newcastle have a free-kick. Very central, nearly 30 yards out.

08:24pm

23 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

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Why is Antoine Semenyo taking part in however Marc Guéhi is cup-tied? Each have performed for different groups within the competitors however the reply is Semenyo can play as a result of he was signed earlier than the primary leg of the semi-final. Guéhi arrived between the 2 legs so can not play tonight or within the remaining.

08:23pm

22 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Newcastle have struggled to defend Metropolis’s flowing strikes however they’d missed two good possibilities themselves. This time Gordon was in with solely Trafford to beat however the goalkeeper rushed off his line to make a sensible save. Like Willock earlier, Gordon wanted to loft the shot over the diving goalkeeper.

James Trafford makes his second good save of the half – Reuters/Phil Noble

08:21pm

20 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Reijnders’ runs from midfield within the left channel are inflicting issues, operating off Jacob Ramsey at any time when Botman steps in to observe Foden. A Marmoush shot from vary deflects behind for a nook, however Ramsdale palms the supply away. Newcastle then get themselves in a proper pickle from a throw-in, however Semenyo dragged a shot huge.

08:19pm

18 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Metropolis proceed to make inroads, with an Ait-Nouri shot deflected over after a gallop ahead from left-back. Metropolis hold the ball alive from the nook, after which Newcastle battle to clear their traces. Schar scuffs the ball straight to Foden whose shot was blocked, earlier than a Semenyo ball flashed throughout the six-yard field. It was begging for a tap-in.

08:17pm

quarter-hour: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Phil Foden penalised for catching Lewis Corridor on the observe by way of, but it surely regarded like Foden acquired a clear contact to the ball. It was greater than that, Foden directed the ball to a team-mate a couple of yards earlier than catching the participant. Boggles the thoughts that’s now deemed a foul.

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Simply earlier than that, Newcastle’s man-to-man urgent was in proof; Sven Botman adopted Foden all the way in which into the Metropolis half, leaving two centre-backs behind him.

08:13pm

12 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

A few of Metropolis’s attacking play has been very slick to date, with Reijnders going shut after a transfer began by Marmoush. Reijnders’ highly effective strike throughout aim was tipped huge by Ramsdale however the referee didn’t spot the contact.

08:12pm

9 minutes: Man Metropolis 1 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 3-0)

Nearly instantly from kick-off, Newcastle discovered themselves in acres of area within the Metropolis half, and Trafford needed to smother on the toes of Willock to protect Metropolis’s three-goal benefit within the tie. Might Willock have lifted the possibility over the goalkeeper?

James Trafford saves from Joe Willock – PA/Martin Rickett

08:09pm

GOOOALL! Marmoush absolutely finishes the tie

Beautiful interaction between Marmoush and Reijnders to create the possibility, however there was loads of good lucky within the end. It was a terrific give and go between the ahead and the midfield, the return go flicked the skin of Reijnders’ proper foot. Dan Burn was taking part in him onside, and he rushed throughout to atone, however his sliding problem rebounded off Marmoush and over Ramsdale.

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That needs to be recreation over then.

Actually arduous luck on Dan Burn, who executed a wonderful deal with to cease Marmoush there. 99 instances out of a 100 that flies off for a goalkick quite than a aim. However Newcastle have been additionally set-up actually defensively. Three centre-back and a flat-back 5 when they’re chasing the tie.

08:07pm

6 minutes: Man Metropolis 0 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 2-0)

Newcastle lastly full some passes, however they’re throughout their defence for essentially the most half. The away aspect are discovering it arduous to get out and spring counter-attacks in the mean time.

08:05pm

4 minutes: Man Metropolis 0 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 2-0)

Sharp begin from Metropolis who’re taking part in the sport in Newcastle’s half and conserving the ball. Marmoush and Semenyo are nearly taking part in like break up strikers, with Foden and Reijnders behind them in a slender attacking construction. O’Reilly and Nico Gonzalez paired within the deeper midfield space. Newcastle but to the touch the ball.

08:03pm

2 minutes: Man Metropolis 0 Newcastle 0 (Agg: 2-0)

Inside the first minute of the sport, Newcastle attempt to press Metropolis excessive on the fringe of their very own field, however Metropolis play by way of the strain to launch Marmoush in a one-on-one down the left. He tries to chop inside and shoot however his effort is blocked. If Newcastle sustain that method, this may very well be an thrilling first half.

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There are noticeable patches of empty seats right here. Loads of empties within the prime tier and patches elsewhere. Metropolis followers have had so much to attend just lately – additional Champions League video games and a house FA Cup recreation too. Nonetheless, it’s the semi-final of a serious competitors.

08:02pm

KICK OFF!

The second leg of this semi-final is underneath manner.

07:58pm

The gamers are on their manner out

Newcastle’s gamers have been within the tunnel an excellent jiffy earlier than the Metropolis group, with captain Kieran Trippier trying again a couple of instances and asking the referee if Metropolis would care to rush up. Gamesmanship.

07:47pm

Howe on his change of system

There are professionals and cons to each system. This one offers us one thing with regards to defending the width of the pitch however in fact there’s a weak spot going the opposite manner. The system doesn’t outline the way you play, rules of play do.

07:46pm

Guardiola on easy methods to method taking part in with the lead

Defend when they’re higher, however one of the simplest ways to defend a lead like that is to attain extra objectives.

07:43pm

Modifications in aim for each groups

Not unusual this within the League Cup, however James Trafford replaces Gianluigi Donnarumma for Metropolis whereas Aaron Ramsdale replaces Nick Pope for Newcastle. Honest to say the battle for a Premier League beginning spot is extra aggressive between the Newcastle goalkeepers, however Trafford had a really stable recreation at St James’ Park within the first leg.

07:36pm

Eddie Howe’s pre-match ideas

Massive process for us right this moment. The beginning of the sport goes to be huge. We have now to carry good vitality, good physique language and optimistic intentions. Attempt to impose ourselves on the sport. If we’re at our greatest we are able to trigger them issues.

07:24pm

A reminder of what Guardiola needed to say an extaordinary press convention

Killing 1000’s of harmless individuals, it hurts me. By no means, ever within the historical past of humanity… have we had the information in entrance of our eyes watching extra clearly than now: genocide in Palestine, what occurred in Ukraine, what occurred in Russia, what occurred all all over the world – in Sudan, all over the place.

When individuals are dying, it’s important to assist them. Defending human life is the one factor we’ve got however now it isn’t occurring. With the applied sciences and advances that we’ve got… humanity is best than ever when it comes to potentialities, we are able to attain the moon, we are able to do every thing. However nonetheless proper now we kill one another. For what?

Once I see the pictures, I’m sorry it hurts. It hurts me, that’s the reason if I may also help by talking as much as be a greater society, I’ll try to will probably be there. On a regular basis. It’s for my youngsters, my households, for you.

07:01pm

Assessing the group information

It could be in all probability be a bit unfair on a fledgling coach to coin the phrase “doing a Rosenior” however Eddie Howe has adopted swimsuit by electing to begin with 5 defenders in a cup tie his group is chasing. It may very well be the same system to the one he deployed at PSG final week. A blow for Newcastle that Bruno has not made it. Wissa, Barnes, Elanga and Murphy are attacking subs.

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Pep Guardiola will probably be delighted to have Ruben Dias again on the bench. Rodri and Erling Haaland have been rested, maybe with a view to Sunday’s recreation at Liverpool, so Foden and Marmoush get the possibility to guide the assault.

06:51pm

Newcastle group information: Howe goes with again 5

Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Corridor; Willock, Tonali, Ramsey, Gordon; Woltemade

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Nick Woltemade is recalled by Newcastle after being on the bench towards Liverpool on the weekend. Sven Botman can be within the beginning XI after being rested for a knock on the weekend.

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Man Metropolis group information: Rodri and Haaland rested, Dias again on bench

Man Metropolis XI: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake (c), Ait-Nouri, Gonzalez, Reijnders, O’Reilly, Semenyo, Foden, Marmoush

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Subs: Donnarumma, Dias, Haaland, Cherki, Rodri, Nypan, McAidoo, Alleyne, Lewis

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Erling Haaland is on the bench for Manchester Metropolis. That’s the massive name from Pep Guardiola for this semi-final second leg, along with his group successfully needing to defend quite than assault. He additionally dropped him towards Wolves just lately. James Trafford is in aim for Guardiola, with the England goalkeeper set for jeers from the Newcastle followers after nearly becoming a member of them in the summertime. Nathan Ake is skipper.

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James Ducker: Guardiola is talking like a person who is aware of he’s leaving Metropolis

The Catalan has by no means been afraid to talk up when he has one thing to say. However there was one thing about his behaviour in latest weeks that factors to a person wrestling with a large number of feelings, unable to include himself, and does little to dispel the sensation – rightly or wrongly – that he may stroll away on the finish of this season.

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Newcastle want the primary aim and a prayer to show tie round

A six-point deficit to Arsenal within the Premier League just isn’t fairly a state of affairs that requires Manchester Metropolis to throw every thing on the cups, however we is likely to be approaching that situation.

Metropolis are definitely sturdy favourites to succeed in the League Cup remaining, taking a 2-0 lead into tonight’s house second leg towards holders Newcastle United.

Pep Guardiola’s group will play Arsenal at Wembley on March 22 in the event that they progress, round a month earlier than the groups play on the Etihad within the league. There may be additionally an opportunity that they might play within the Champions League quarter-finals.

This weekend appears to be like like one other important one within the title race, with Arsenal internet hosting Sunderland and Metropolis travelling to Anfield the place they’ve a grim document. Maybe the hazard to Metropolis tonight is Guardiola rotating his group with an eye fixed on that recreation and being caught out.

Newcastle definitely have the velocity and attacking menace to hassle an unstable Metropolis defence, however they must enhance on a dreadful away document. Throughout the league and the Champions League this season, Newcastle have gained simply three of 16 matches on the street. They should win by two objectives simply to ship the tie to additional time.

Eddie Howe lined up with a roving entrance three of Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga towards Liverpool on the weekend, and towards a Metropolis group who prefer to play the offside entice, prioritising tempo may very well be sensible. Alternatively, he may take the view that Yoanne Wissa and Nick Woltemade are contemporary as they go in quest of objectives.

Newcastle hope to have Bruno Guimaraes again of their midfield, however they continue to be with out Tino Livramento and Joelinton.

Will Guardiola take this chance to relaxation Erling Haaland now Omar Marmoush is offered once more? Haaland has scored simply twice in 10 appearances because the flip of the yr.

Full group information on the way in which shortly.