Manchester United vs Newcastle LIVE: Carabao Cup final result and reaction as Erik ten Hag wins first trophy
Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle: Casemiro header and Sven Botman own goal help United win first trophy in six years
Manchester United defeated Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final to win their first trophy in six years while ensuring the Magpies’ 68-year wait for a taste of domestic silverware continues.
A first half header from Casemiro opened the scoring before Marcus Rashford’s shot deflected off Sven Botman, beating stand-in Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius, to put Erik ten Hag’s side ahead at half time.
Newcastle had been the better team until Casemiro’s opener, with David de Gea producing an important stop to deny the excellent Allan Saint-Maximin, but Eddie Howe’s team could not find a response after the restart.
It means United lift their first piece of silverware since the Europa League in 2017 after Ten Hag steered the club to a trophy in his first season in charge. Newcastle were playing in their first cup final in 24 years, but a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United is the same result as their previous visit to Wembley in the 1999 FA Cup final.
Follow all the reaction from the Carabao Cup final as Manchester United defeated Newcastle at Wembley:
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
15 mins: In recent weeks, Manchester United have grown into matches after sluggish starts. That seems to be the case here as a cross field pass comes out to Antony who sends the overlapping Dalot to the byline.
Dalot’s cross is a good one but Bruno Guimaraes sneaks in front of Fred and works it away.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
12 mins: Shot! Antony is fed the ball over on the right wing. He brings it under control before laying it off to Casemiro. Casemiro flicks the ball into the penalty area where Fred heads it on to Wout Weghorst.
Weghorst has to contend with Fabian Schar and Sven Botman for the ball but it bounces kindly for him to take a shot on the swivel.
He gets one away but it’s a soft hit and Loris Karius scoops it up safely enough.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
9 mins: Bruno Guimaraes tries to transition Newcastle from defence to attack but is clipped by Wout Weghorst and falls to the ground.
He tries to play the free kick quickly but the referee pulls him back to retake it.
Saint-Maximin is causing problems already. He runs at Diogo Dalot who needs to stick out a leg and bring the winger down before he can get too far into United’s half.
Dalot earns the first yellow card of the game.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
6 mins: Newcastle have started well. They’re not afraid to take the attack to Manchester United and are utilising the pace of Allan Saint-Maximin as well as the passing quality of Bruno Guimaraes.
Man Utd will be slightly tired after their Thursday night clash with Barcelona so Newcastle will want to target these opening minutes as the best chance to get in front.
Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
3 mins: David De Gea boots a goal kick long and the ball is nodded down to Luke Shaw. He sends it into the middle where Bruno Fernandes flicks the ball in behind for Marcus Rashford’s run in behind.
Rashford touches the ball into the box then curls a pass over towards Wout Weghorst but Sven Botman is on hand to guide it behind for a corner.
Kick off: Man Utd 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United get the final underway at Wembley and Newcastle’s goalkeeper gets his first touch when a long ball bounces through to him.
He’s going to have a big job on his hands today if United get into their stride.
Manchester United vs Newcastle
The national anthem is sung and the players shake hands before posing for a photo in front of a ‘Football Stands Together’ sign to show support for Ukraine.
There’s a wonderful anticipation building at Wembley now. Kick off is up next...
Manchester United vs Newcastle
It’s very loud inside Wembley Stadium and gets even louder as the players walk out onto the pitch. There are black and white flags being waved by the Newcastle supporters.
Manchester United’s fans are a wave of red. It’s a brilliant sight.
Marcus Rashford is the best player the world, says Manchester United teammate
Marcus Rashford is “probably the best player in the world” on current form, according to his Manchester United teammate Phil Jones.
Rashford is enjoying a purple patch in front of goal for United with 16 goals in 18 appearances since returning from the World Cup like a different player.
His goals have helped propel the team into the Carabao Cup final and Europa League knockout stages, while United are also on the fringes of the title race behind Arsenal and Manchester City.
Speaking ahead of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, Jones told Sky Sports there’s no one better than Rashford right now.
Marcus Rashford is the best player the world, says Manchester United teammate
Rashford has been scoring relentlessly since returning from the World Cup before Christmas
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