Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists there are 'many tools' at his disposal to beat Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.
United face Eddie Howe's side at Wembley in a bid to claim the first trophy available this season. The Reds have not won silverware since the 2017 Europa League, with Ten Hag handed a chance to deliver one of his major objectives at the first time of asking.
A meeting between the pair at Old Trafford in October ended goalless, and Newcastle have prided themselves on an iron-clad defence that has conceded just 15 goals in the Premier League - eight fewer than joint-second placed Chelsea and Arsenal. ALSO READ: United squad vs Newcastle includes Marcus Rashford Reds boss Ten Hag is all too aware of the difficulties in breaking down a resolute and streetwise Newcastle side, but the Dutchman believes he has the tools to do so. "It's a difficult game," Ten Hag told Sky Sports. "It's a difficult opponent.
They are so difficult to beat and it's a big compliment for them, but we have to find a way to beat them and no matter what.