It will be fascinating to see how the Reds react to their first real setback under head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG on Tuesday night after losing a penalty shootout at Anfield following an arduous battle with the French champions. Responding by winning a first trophy under the Dutchman would quite the statement.
While the Premier League leaders remain favourites to lift the first major piece of domestic silverware this season, Slot’s side will need to prove themselves capable of quickly getting over such disappointment.
The Carabao Cup was of course the last trophy Jurgen Klopp won during his time with the club after an injury-stricken team of exciting younger players managed to overcome Chelsea last year, the Merseyside giants lifting it for a record-extending tenth time in the club’s history.
Standing in their way of an eleventh, however, are the Toon Army.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle beat Arsenal in both legs of the semi-final to get to their second final in two years and are desperate to avenge their defeat to Manchester United at this stage in 2023. For all the improvement Newcastle have made over the past few years, Howe’s side simply didn’t show up that day.
Things will surely be different here, albeit that may still not be enough to beat this Liverpool side. Newcastle are now much more used to the big occasion as they attempt to win a first domestic trophy since 1955.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
All to play for: The Carabao Cup trophy
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Newcastle is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 16 March, 2025.
Wembley Stadium in London will host.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on free-to-air coverage on ITV and STV.
The game will also be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Showcase.
Live stream: ITVX and the STV Player – which are both free with an email subscription – will provide a live stream.
Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch via the Sky Go website or app.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle team news
Trent Alexander-Arnold is a doubt ahead of the Carabao Cup final
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Both teams have concerns heading into the game, particularly in defence.
Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are also expected to miss out, which should mean a start for Jarell Quansah at right-back. Tyler Morton is injured.
Liverpool vs Newcastle prediction
Klopp’s young side won this competition in perhaps more difficult circumstances last season given the sheer number of players missing through injury. Logic, as well as Liverpool’s form all season, would suggest that is likely to happen again.
Still, and while not to doubt Slot’s version of the team, Liverpool haven’t yet proven that under the Dutchman – purely because this is their first final together. Newcastle will take heart from that, even if injuries and suspension have robbed them the chance to deploy the system they enjoyed such success with against Arsenal in the semi-final.
Liverpool, however, would appear to have too much in the way of big-game quality and experience.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool vs Newcastle latest odds
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