Liverpool will face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final later this month and the Magpies will not be at full strength for the match, with at least two key players set to miss the match

The change to five at the back caught us all by surprise but it was a brilliant move by Eddie Howe and the coaching team. They played with such tactical awareness and intelligence but still attacked with their usual hunger, aggression, and energy - and delivered a huge performance.

Newcastle have been dealt another devastating injury setback ahead of their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Defender Sven Botman is due for knee surgery, which means that Eddie Howe has lost three key players in just a few days.