Carabao Cup

Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Southampton have been paired off to duel in two-legged encounters, and each of the sides will feel like they ...

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It's Carabao Cup semi-final time — Newcastle and Manchester United are the favourites to progress but can their opponents spring a surprise?

[Casemiro](https://theathletic.com/football/player/casemiro-wQ6Q8xViV8kqizDc/) was forced out of the defeat by [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) with a one-match Premier League ban so he will be available for selection again on Wednesday evening. [Dean Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dean-henderson-ykbiJB1KvfXx9KDL/) who was the hero of the quarter-final having saved two penalties from [Ruben Neves](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ruben-neves-EPq8p3htT12DEefc/) and Joe Hodge. Whereas, by keeping the semi-finals at the stadiums of the involved teams, it represents a financial gain rather than a loss. January and February are typically busy months in the English football calendar. Using Wembley for Carabao Cup semi-finals would make the two competitions far too similar. [Sam Surridge](https://theathletic.com/football/player/sam-surridge-uWCVjxahGtG1gBzZ/), who scored an equaliser for Forest at Bournemouth, could start. For the first six years of the competition’s lifetime, the final was two-legged. After beating lower-league opposition in the last two rounds, the semi-final poses a different challenge for Erik ten Hag and his players. A cup run might sometimes be seen as a distraction but it has helped continue to build momentum for Eddie Howe’s side. No one gave Nathan Jones’ side a chance in the quarter-final, yet they managed to beat Manchester City 2-0 and didn’t concede a shot on target. They go into Tuesday’s first leg bottom of the Premier League and in danger of relegation after 11 years at the top level. On Tuesday, St Mary’s hosts the first of the semi-finals.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, Southampton manager Nathan Jones, Man Utd's Erik ten Hag,. The League Cup may have become the runt of English football's prize litter ...

Similar to Newcastle, doubtless United’s accountants would swap a day of Carabao craic for at least three months in the Champions League next season. The last time Saints were in a final was only six years ago when they were beaten by Zlatan and Manchester United. Beating Manchester City in the quarter-finals was a shot in the arm; knocking out Newcastle and going back to Wembley could have a huge, intangible effect on their survival hopes. Of course, a place in next season’s Champions League would be see Newcastle arrive at one of their destinations under the Saudi owners ahead of schedule, but for those there before the takeover, the significance of a cup triumph cannot be overstated. Despite their dizzying position in the Premier League table, that 2-0 triumph over the Foxes was arguably the most prestigious occasion of the Magpies’ season so far. Eddie Howe played his strongest possible side in the quarter-final win over Leicester, with the Toon Army’s wall of scarves an indication of their desire for a trip to Wembley.

The lowdown on Southampton v Newcastle and Nottingham Forest v Manchester United.

The winger, who has not featured since a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in October, is still some way short of fitness and was not included in United’s matchday squad at Arsenal at the weekend, so this game may be too soon for him. However, one of those defeats was [a 3-0 loss to Manchester United](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/27/manchester-united-nottingham-forest-premier-league-match-report), their opponents in this semi-final. [Forest beat Wolves in a penalty shootout](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/11/nottingham-forest-wolves-carabao-cup-quarter-final-match-report) in the quarter-finals. United are in the middle of a hectic run of fixtures, so Ten Hag may bring in a few squad players. Aaron Wan-Bissaka should also keep his spot at right-back in the absence of Diogo Dalot, while Harry Maguire may be handed a rare start at the heart of the defence alongside Lisandro Martínez. [a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/21/bournemouth-nottingham-forest-premier-league-match-repor) on Saturday, which gives them a record of just two defeats in their last 11 games. [Southampton’s three-game winning streak to an end](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/21/southampton-aston-villa-premier-league-match-report). Newcastle have not won a major domestic trophy since 1955 – and they have never won the League Cup – so this semi-final is huge for Howe and his team. Claude Puel led the club to the [League Cup final in 2017](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/feb/26/manchester-united-southampton-efl-cup-final-match-report), when they were beaten 3-2 by Manchester United. [Southampton beat Manchester City in the quarter-finals](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/11/southampton-manchester-city-carabao-cup-quarter-final-match-report) in some style and Jones will be looking for a similar performance when Newcastle visit St Mary’s in the first leg of this semi-final. James Ward-Prowse has impressed in a more advanced role for Southampton recently and should continue to play behind Che Adams, the joint-top scorer in the competition this season with four goals. The Brazilian will need to be at his very best to keep the Newcastle left flank at bay.

As Eddie Howe's Newcastle United try and make history by reaching their first Carabao Cup final since 1976, here's all the details of how to watch the final ...

[Eddie Howe's](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/eddie-howe) side have faced tough opponents in their historic run so far, having beaten Tranmere Rovers, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Leicester City on their way to the semi-final. READ MORE: READ NEXT: [The Saints ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-carabao-cup-southampton-26046971)also entered the competition in the second round, but made waves by beating Manchester City 2-0 in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-final stage for the second time in five years. [Eddie Howe addresses Ryan Fraser's Newcastle situation heading into final days of transfer window](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howe-addresses-ryan-frasers-26048022) [Magpies ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/eddie-howe)fans are hoping to reach their first final in the competition since 1976.

Newcastle head to Southampton on Tuesday in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie; the Magpies have not won a major honour since their FA Cup ...

I reckon the weakened team that lost to Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup was down to the fixture schedule. He made big changes for the FA Cup trip to Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle were sent tumbling out - only their second defeat of the season. It was a similar story against Leicester in the quarter-final. Ninety per cent of the fans I've spoken to would rather win the Carabao Cup than finish in the top four. I think he could freshen things up slightly by bringing in Allan Saint-Maximin and/or Alexander Isak from the start, but that wouldn't be weakening the team. The team on the park still have work to do, and the fans understand that. Football is a matter of life and death to many Newcastle fans, it's ingrained in their DNA. That's why, irrespective of what happens at St Mary's, next Tuesday at St James' Park promises to be a very special occasion. Generations of Newcastle fans haven't seen their side lift a trophy; a full generation hasn't even watched them compete in a semi-final. The fans are enjoying going to matches, the city is awash with black and white. If the club's new owners were to end their trophy hoodoo so early into their reign, and earlier than planned or expected, who knows what could follow in the coming years. It's maybe not the free-flowing football witnessed under Keegan, but Howe has instilled a sturdy, pragmatic element that most teams are finding almost impossible to break down.

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Semifinal first and second leg action from the Carabao Cup, running from Tuesday 24 January to ...

And while you’re on the move, you can stream matches on the DStv App. Not only is he committing as a goalkeeper, he is buying into being in the city and the greater good of the club.” He’s part of our group, he is so invested in the group and how we work, what we’re trying to accelerate in terms of what we want to become. That’s no criticism of anyone that’s tried, but we’re desperate to hurry up the processes and try to get the team successful as quickly as possible. James Park a week later on 31 January. The return game will be played at St.

Nottingham Forest host Manchester United this week in a hotly-anticipated Carabao Cup semi-final clash.

The City Ground will be rocking, though. Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United prediction Dean Henderson is both injured and ineligible, so Wayne Hennessey will continue in goal.

Check out how to watch Southampton v Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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The Reds will be mindful of two alterations to the matchday proceedings for the rest of their League Cup campaign.

They are already set to play eight games in February with an average rest time of four days between each clash. Three days before the final they play Barcelona at home in the second leg of their Europa League knock-out tie. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) will be hoping that they get the job done in regulation time amid their packed schedule. Newcastle and Southampton play in the other semi-final. In former rounds, games that were level went straight to penalties without the added 30 minutes. The no-VAR ruling was in operation for all teams in former rounds, unlike the FA Cup where grounds that can facilitate the system are allowed to use it.

Manchester United will take on Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday night - with a place in next month's Wembley ...

[Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) has confirmed [Diogo Dalot](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/diogo-dalot), [Jadon Sancho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jadon-sancho) and [Anthony Martial](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/anthony-martial) will not play against [Nottingham Forest](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nottingham-forest-fc) on Wednesday. Ten Hag's side are the favourites to win the tournament, with [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) and [Southampton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) competing in the other last-four clash. [Donny van de Beek](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/donny-van-de-beek), who suffered a season-ending knee injury earlier this month. On Lingard, Cooper said: "He wasn’t quite ready at the weekend to start, but definitely ready to be involved... "Whether there's a bit of a virus going around or what not, we'll get to the bottom of it," said Cooper when asked about Yates. "We thought Dean's injury might be a lot longer than it's going to be," said Copper on Tuesday. What we decide to go with, we’ll see, but he’s back in the mix.” "He couldn't have played in these semis anyway. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) will travel to the City Ground for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Neither Dalot nor Martial has returned to training after sustaining injuries earlier this month. Sancho has not played since October after missing out on England's World Cup squad. [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc).

A trio of Manchester United players are set to miss this weeks Carabao Cup game against Nottingham Forest.

The English winger is closing in on his return to action. United are winless in their last two games following a draw to Crystal Palace and a loss to Arsenal. Manchester United will play the first leg of their Carabao Cup Semi Final against fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest this week.

The League Cup may have become the runt of English football's prize litter, but for the first time in a decade, the Carabao would be truly cherished by any ...

We're approaching crunch time in the 2022/23 Carabao Cup. For Southampton, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United, a Wembley final is just 180 ...

Thus, managers can make up to five substitutions across three windows, with half-time not counting as a substitute window. In 2019/20, the EFL opted against using VAR before the semi-final stage as the technology was only installed at Premier League grounds. Andre Marriner is on VAR duty at St.

Newcastle travel to the south coast tonight to face Southampton with dreams of making it to Wembley.The Magpies haven't been in a domestic cup final s.

- talkSPORT will have live coverage from the south coast. - Carabao Cup semi-final first leg to kick-off at 8pm. The Magpies haven’t been in a domestic cup final since the 1998/99 campaign, but playing the Saints over a two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final looks like a brilliant chance to end that run.