Carabao League Cup Final Preview

March 16th marks the Carabao League Cup Final 2025 and the first opportunity for English sides to get their hands on domestic silverware. Taking place at Wembley, it’s expected to be a thriller with a scintillating atmosphere to accompany it. Here at Engage we give you the full rundown of what to expect including the two teams, key players and how they might line up on the big day.

With two sides hungry for silverware, we are all set for a fantastic final. League Cup holders, Liverpool will face Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United as the latter look for their first domestic honour in 70 years. The last time the Geordies witnessed glory was back in 1955 winning the FA Cup, beating Manchester City 3-1. Since then it has been pretty bleak on Tyneside. Runners-up in the League Cup in 2023, it is the closest they have come to silverware in the last 20 years whilst prior to that they hadn’t made it to Wembley since 1999. It is only the third time the Magpies have reached the League Cup final and they will be determined to make it third-time lucky.

Liverpool on the other hand, are in a position they have found themselves in many times before. Winners last year they are looking to defend the trophy they have won on 10 separate occasions. The Reds’ certainly look destined for trophies this season under new boss Arne Slot who has them firing on all cylinders in the Premier League. 15 points clear of Arsenal in second, they are storming towards their 20th league title. However, it hasn’t been straightforward for Slot in all competitions, having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Plymouth Argyle, before defeat to Paris Saint Germain on penalties in the Champions League’s Round of 16 at Anfield. With only two trophies left for the Reds to play for, they will be keen to make amends for Tuesday night’s disappointment by winning on Sunday.

So how will the two teams line up?

Newcastle

Eddie Howe’s side are well-drilled and are hungry for silverware. In recent weeks it hasn’t gone all their way, however, they still sit on the cusp of the top 4 in the tight race for Europe. They will be without Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman all of whom have proved key players in recent months. Lewis Hall, especially, will be a huge miss after the former Chelsea man has boasted his consistency in recent games. Newcastle’s midfield trio of Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali will be a challenge for Liverpool to break down with the three players often contributing both in attack and defense.

The key man for Newcastle will be Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker, often compared to Thierry Henry, has scored 19 goals in the Premier League for Newcastle and was the player of the round in the Magpies’ 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal in the semi-final. Slot will be aware of his prowess in front of goal and he could be the man to steer Newcastle to silverware for the first time in 70 years.

So who do you think will lift the trophy? Both teams will certainly be up for it. Will Liverpool’s extra time fatigue from last night prove costly and can Newcastle’s high-press force mistakes on tired legs? Or can Arne Slot win his first piece of silverware in front of a sea of Red at Wembley?

It has all the hallmarks of a fascinating game, as Liverpool and Newcastle battle it out on Sunday underneath the Wembley Arch. Watch the Premier League, FA Cup Finals and the Carabao League Cup Final all with Engage Hospitality. Enjoy the action from the best seats in the house as sides battle it out for silverware surrounded by deafening atmospheres with fans roaring their teams on. 

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