The first domestic trophy of the season in English soccer will be lifted by one of Liverpool or Newcastle United.

Newcastle have the opportunity to end an extended domestic trophy drought that stretches all the way back to 1955, when they won the FA Cup. They have never won the League Cup but have reached the final twice before, losing to City in 1976 and to Manchester United in 2023.

Newcastle United have reached the Carabao Cup final for the second time in three seasons. The Magpies registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Arsenal in the semi-final second leg, winning 4-0 on aggregate. Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scored the winning goals, taking Newcastle's lead from their first-leg clash at the Emirates on January 7.

Newcastle United secured their place in the Carabao Cup final with a win over Arsenal at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.

The Reds head back to the Carabao Cup final, their third in four seasons, as the holders looking to win Arne Slot his first trophy.

Holders Liverpool punched their return ticket to Wembley and a League Cup final against Newcastle United after a 4-0 rout, and 4-1 aggregate victory, over a toothless Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Thursday.

Arne Slot's men turned the tie around at Anfield in some style with four unanswered goals against a sorry Tottenham side

The Carabao Cup team of the week has been revealed. This comes after the two semi-final matches played out in midweek. On Wednesday night it was Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0. Then Thursday night it ended Liverpool 4 Tottenham 0.