Manchester United and Newcastle injury latest and team news ahead of Carabao Cup final

Manchester United have a chance to pick up their first silverware since 2017 this weekend when they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

It is United’s first domestic final since losing the 2018 FA Cup final to Chelsea, after going distance in the 2021 Europa League defeat by Villarreal. Meanwhile, Newcastle are in their first final since 1999, having not won a trophy since 1969.

For the first time in 30 years, there will be safe sections in a major domestic final, with areas for both groups of fans behind each goal. Around 86,000 fans of both clubs are expected, excluding company and staff seating.

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Manchester United team news

Marcus Rashford has traveled to London with the United squad as his fitness is unclear. The attacker escaped with an apparent smack to the ankle in the Europa League win against Barcelona late on Thursday.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag said he did not know the extent of the problem as he awaited the players’ arrival at Carrington. Meanwhile, Anthony Martial is ruled out of the competition after missing the last seven games with a hip injury. The long-term injured Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are also not available.

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