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

Manchester United have the chance to clasp hands on their first piece of silverware since 2017 this weekend when they take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

It’s United’s first domestic final since the 2018 FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea having gone the distance in the 2021 Europa League loss to Villarreal. Meanwhile, Newcastle appear in their first final since 1999 having not lifted a trophy since 1969.

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

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Manchester United team news

Marcus Rashford has travelled to London with the United squad amid ambiguity over his fitness. The attacker came off with an apparent ankle knock late on in Thursday’s Europa League win over Barcelona.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag said he did not know the extent of the issue as he waited for players to arrive at Carrington. Meanwhile, Anthony Martial is ruled out of the contest having missed the last seven games with a hip injury. Long-term absentees Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek are also unavailable.

Newcastle team news

The Magpies will be without the suspended Nick Pope after his red card against Liverpool last weekend. Loris Karius is expected to come in with second-choice Martin Dubravka cup-tied having featured for United in earlier rounds.

Meanwhile, Joelinton, Matt Targett and Callum Wilson are expected to be available for selection after recent injury scares while Joe Willock could come back into the fold. Emil Krafth is out with a knee long-term injury while Bruno