Liverpool vs Newcastle in Carabao Cup final: How prepared are Eddie Howe's side to win?

14 March 2025, 12:41 | Updated: 16 March 2025, 17:09

I handed Eddie Howe a bottle of water before our cup final preview interview last week and he asked jokingly if the bottle had vodka in it.

Of course, it was said with a smile from the Newcastle boss, and our subsequent interview underlined he was already looking forward positively, but he must have been hoping for something a little stronger than water to deal with a manic three days that saw him lose three of his best players to injury and suspension.

Anthony Gordon's FA Cup straight red card meant that he would miss the next three games - including Sunday's Carabao Cup Final against his boyhood club, Liverpool.

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