They are also the reigning champions after beating Chelsea in last year’s final, after extra time. After a goalless 90 minutes, Virgil Van Dijk finally broke the deadlock in the second half of extra time, to secure Jurgen Klopp’s last trophy in charge of Liverpool.

Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle United have not picked up any fresh injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final.Newcastle and Liverpool meet for their Carabao Cup showdown at Wembley this weekend as Eddie Howe attempts to deliver the club a first major domestic trophy since 1955.

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson has predicted the outcome of the Carabao Cup final clash between Liverpool and Newcastle United. Making his prediction, according to Sportskeeda, the former England international noted that it is a completely different game from what was anticipated earlier.