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Manchester United vs Newcastle LIVE: Carabao Cup final result and reaction as Erik ten Hag wins first trophy

Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle: Casemiro header and Sven Botman own goal help United win first trophy in six years

Michael Jones
Sunday 26 February 2023 14:27 EST
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Manchester United defeated Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final to win their first trophy in six years while ensuring the Magpies’ 68-year wait for a taste of domestic silverware continues.

A first half header from Casemiro opened the scoring before Marcus Rashford’s shot deflected off Sven Botman, beating stand-in Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius, to put Erik ten Hag’s side ahead at half time.

Newcastle had been the better team until Casemiro’s opener, with David de Gea producing an important stop to deny the excellent Allan Saint-Maximin, but Eddie Howe’s team could not find a response after the restart.

It means United lift their first piece of silverware since the Europa League in 2017 after Ten Hag steered the club to a trophy in his first season in charge. Newcastle were playing in their first cup final in 24 years, but a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United is the same result as their previous visit to Wembley in the 1999 FA Cup final.

Follow all the reaction from the Carabao Cup final as Manchester United defeated Newcastle at Wembley:

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

83 mins: Jadon Sancho gets a run out at Wembley for the final few minutes as he replaces Antony for Manchester United.

Jacob Murphy receives the ball just on the right side of the penalty area and blazes a shot over the top.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:18

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

80 mins: There’s a coming together between Bruno Fernandes and Fabian Schar as Newcastle put the ball into the box. Schar goes down and VAR takes a look at the incident but nothing comes from it.

Newcastle are hoping for anyway back into this match. 10 minutes to go.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:15

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

77 mins: Botman boots a Newcastle clearance up the pitch and almost plays in Allan Saint-Maximin. David De Gea storms out of his penalty area and fizzes the ball into the stands in a no-nonsense clearance.

Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock are on for Newcastle. Saint-Maximin and Bruno Guimaraes have been taken off.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:13

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

74 mins: Trippier is played in behind by Guimaraes and his square ball is flicked away by a lunging De Gea before the offside flag goes up.

Save! At the other end of the pitch Man Utd bomb forward on a counter-attack with Sabitzer playing Rashford in behind. Rashford smokes one at goal from 20-yards and forces Karius into a sharp save low down.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:07

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

72 mins: Erik ten Hag makes some personnel and tactical changes now. Wout Weghorst and Fred are replaced with Marcel Sabitzer and Scott McTominay.

Those changes bring Marcus Rashford in the centre-forward role with Bruno Fernandes pushed out to the left. It’s a move designed to give United more control in midfield.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:05

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

68 mins: Sven Botman picks up a yellow card for dissent and slamming the ball into the ground after Isak is penalised for a foul on Wan-Bissaka.

Chance! A long straight ball comes into Manchester United’s box and David De Gea punches the ball out to Joelinton. He flicks it onto his left foot and shoots but Wan-Bissaka blocks the effort.

Callum Wilson collects the ball and lays it back to Joelinton who shoots again but Martinez gets in front on this one and turns it wide of the target.

Good pressure from Newcastle.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:03

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

65 mins: Kieran Trippier plays the corner short before getting the ball back and hooking it over to Sven Botman. Botman slides the ball back to Trippier but this time he loses possession to Lisandro Martinez.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 18:00

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

62 mins: Newcastle still have plenty of time to score. They’re knocking the ball around well and taking their time to set up a chance on the edge of the box.

Allan Saint-Maximin and Alexander Isak are being really positive, driving at the United defence and causing a few issues. Saint-Maximin wins Newcastle a corner.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 17:59

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

59 mins: Bruno Guimaraes twists and weaves his way into the Manchester United box but runs into trouble and loses the ball. United send it out to Bruno Fernandes and Guiamaraes sprint across in an attempt to recover the ball.

He lunges into a tackle and rolls over on his right ankle. That’s a painful one and the Newcastle playmaker is down in pain again.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 17:53

Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle

56 mins: Bruno Fernandes takes a short corner for Man Utd and slots the ball over to Luke Shaw about 20-yards out from goal. He flicks the ball into the middle of the box and finds Wout Weghorst who’s soft header is comfortably claimed by Karius.

The game is going to open up as Newcastle hunt for a way back into the match. Should they score it’ll create a beltin’ finish to this final.

Michael Jones26 February 2023 17:49

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