Liverpool, Newcastle Seek Major Domestic Trophy in Carabao Cup Final

The Carabao Cup final on Sunday will see Liverpool face Newcastle, with both teams seeking significant victories for contrasting reasons. Liverpool, defending champions, aim for their 11th League Cup title and the first trophy for manager Arne Slot in his debut season, while Newcastle hopes to end a 70-year domestic trophy drought. Both teams are battling injuries, with key players missing, including Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Newcastle's Sven Botman and Anthony Gordon. Analysts suggest Liverpool's recent Champions League exit to PSG could impact their performance, but they remain confident of securing a domestic double. Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, will need to optimize his lineup to counter Liverpool's strong midfield and maintain a competitive edge despite his side's limitations. The final promises to be a strategic battle, particularly in the midfield, as both teams adjust to their respective challenges.