Manchester City and Newcastle United meet again with a place in the EFL Cup final on the line.
Manchester City host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final, holding a commanding advantage from the first meeting.
The two sides reconvene after a decisive opening leg that has left Newcastle facing a difficult task if they are to overturn the deficit.
Game information
The EFL Cup semi-final second leg takes place on Wednesday night at the Etihad Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Manchester City carry a 2-0 aggregate lead into the return fixture after goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo secured victory in the first leg on Tyneside.
Where to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, ITV1, Sky Go, NOW TV, ITVX
- United States: Paramount Plus
- India: FanCode
- Australia: beIN Sports
Team news
Manchester City: Jeremy Doku is sidelined with a calf injury and is not expected to return until mid-February, while Josko Gvardiol faces a prolonged absence after suffering a tibial fracture.
Ruben Dias is nearing a return to training but is not expected to feature, with John Stones, Savinho and Mateo Kovacic also unavailable.
Newcastle United: Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, and Tino Livramento are all set to miss the trip to Manchester, limiting Newcastle’s defensive options as they chase the tie.
Prediction
Manchester City’s control of the first leg and their strength at the Etihad Stadium leave them firmly in command of the semi-final.
Newcastle United may find moments of encouragement, but City’s depth and game management should see them safely through to the final with another win on the night.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United (4-1 agg.)
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