Manchester United will host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Wednesday for the EFL Cup round-of-16 clash, with kickoff slated for 20:15 GMT, as both sides look to progress into the quarters of the competition.
Key Highlights
Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United will look to the EFL Cup as one of the good chances of winning silverware this season. This will underscore the importance of the cup and the need to win Wednesday’s clash.
Eddie Howe will also see the EFL Cup as a very good chance for his side to get the Silverware that will help Newcastle build a culture of winning and enhance their nascent project.
The match will be highly tactical, with both managers looking to get the best out of their players and winning the team.
Injury Report
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Manchester United are without Lisandro Martinez (foot injury), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (hamstring injury), Luke Shaw (muscle injury), Kobbie Mainoo (ankle injury), Amad Diallo (knee injury), and Tyrell Malacia (unknown injury), for the home clash against Newcastle United on Wednesday.
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Sandro Tonali is suspended for Newcastle.
Eddie Howe will travel without Lewis Miley (fever), Elliot Anderson (bank injury), Jacob Murphy (shoulder injury), Alexander Isak (groin injury), Sven Botman (knee injury), and Harvey Barnes (foot injury).
Prediction
Manchester United will have enough to win the home match and progress into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
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