Liverpool and Newcastle United will both have key players absent for their League Cup final showdown at Wembley on Sunday afternoon

Liverpool's first major setback of the season acted as a sudden jolt to the system of Arne Slot's team, but they must quickly shrug off the disappointment of their Champions League exit and deliver silverware on Sunday,

Liverpool and Newcastle clash in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley as Eddie Howe’s side look to finally end their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy. Newcastle lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United two years ago to prolong one one of the longest trophy droughts in British sport - but the Magpies will travel to London with confidence as well as hope thanks to the goalscoring form of talisman Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes has passed his Carabao Cup final audition but only by default - according to our writers. With Anthony Gordon suspended, Barnes was handed his first Premier League start since December against West Ham United on Monday night.

Official Newcastle United injury update on Friday morning. Eddie Howe talking to journalists. The NUFC Head Coach speaking ahead of this match against Liverpool. The Carabao Cup Final at Wembley. A 4.