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Manchester United logo
EFL Cup | Final
Feb 26, 2023 at 4.30pm UK
Wembley Stadium
Newcastle logo
Man Utd
2 - 0
Newcastle
Casemiro (33'), Rashford (39')
Dalot (9'), Fred (37'), de Gea (84'), Casemiro (87'), Shaw (90+1'), Martinez (90+6')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Joelinton (45+6'), Botman (67'), Schar (90+6')
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United win their first trophy since 2017, with the Red Devils beating Newcastle United 2-0 in the final of the EFL Cup at Wembley.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's EFL Cup clash between Manchester United and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Newcastle United.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final against Newcastle United.
More game data and we say below the videos

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Man Utd 2-1 Barcelona
Thursday, February 23 at 8pm in Europa League
Last Game: Newcastle 0-2 Liverpool
Saturday, February 18 at 5.30pm in Premier League

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 45.19%. A win for Newcastle United had a probability of 29.33% and a draw had a probability of 25.5%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 1-0 with a probability of 10.36%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.16%) and 2-0 (7.84%). The likeliest Newcastle United win was 0-1 (8%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (12.1%). The actual scoreline of 2-0 was predicted with a 7.8% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Manchester United would win this match.

Result
Manchester UnitedDrawNewcastle United
45.19% (0.404 0.4) 25.47% (0.045999999999999 0.05) 29.33% (-0.45 -0.45)
Both teams to score 53.73% (-0.417 -0.42)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
50.17% (-0.422 -0.42)49.82% (0.424 0.42)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
28.17% (-0.378 -0.38)71.82% (0.381 0.38)
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
77.97% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)22.03% (-0.0050000000000026 -0.01)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
44.65% (0.009999999999998 0.01)55.35% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
Newcastle United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
68.91% (-0.53999999999999 -0.54)31.09% (0.541 0.54)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
32.58% (-0.636 -0.64)67.41% (0.637 0.64)
Score Analysis
    Manchester United 45.19%
    Newcastle United 29.33%
    Draw 25.47%
Manchester UnitedDrawNewcastle United
1-0 @ 10.36% (0.18 0.18)
2-1 @ 9.16% (0.025 0.03)
2-0 @ 7.84% (0.137 0.14)
3-1 @ 4.62% (0.014 0.01)
3-0 @ 3.95% (0.07 0.07)
3-2 @ 2.7% (-0.033 -0.03)
4-1 @ 1.75% (0.006 0.01)
4-0 @ 1.5% (0.027 0.03)
4-2 @ 1.02% (-0.012 -0.01)
Other @ 2.31%
Total : 45.19%
1-1 @ 12.1% (0.029999999999999 0.03)
0-0 @ 6.85% (0.117 0.12)
2-2 @ 5.35% (-0.066 -0.07)
3-3 @ 1.05% (-0.029 -0.03)
Other @ 0.12%
Total : 25.47%
0-1 @ 8% (0.019 0.02)
1-2 @ 7.07% (-0.088 -0.09)
0-2 @ 4.67% (-0.059 -0.06)
1-3 @ 2.75% (-0.076 -0.08)
2-3 @ 2.08% (-0.057 -0.06)
0-3 @ 1.82% (-0.05 -0.05)
Other @ 2.93%
Total : 29.33%

How you voted: Man Utd vs Newcastle

Manchester United
85.7%
Newcastle United
14.3%
405
Head to Head
Oct 16, 2022 2pm
Dec 27, 2021 8pm
Newcastle
1-1
Man Utd
Saint-Maximin (7')
Krafth (66'), Joelinton (70'), Manquillo (90+5')
Cavani (71')
Ronaldo (57'), Fernandes (66'), Maguire (68')
Sep 11, 2021 3pm
Man Utd
4-1
Newcastle
Ronaldo (45+2', 62'), Fernandes (80'), Lingard (90+2')
Pogba (60')
Manquillo (56')
Feb 21, 2021 7pm
Man Utd
3-1
Newcastle
Rashford (30'), James (57'), Fernandes (75' pen.)
Fernandes (38')
Saint-Maximin (36')
Hayden (38'), Joelinton (39')
Oct 17, 2020 8pm
Newcastle
1-4
Man Utd
Shaw (2' og.)
Krafth (67')
Maguire (23'), Fernandes (86'), Wan-Bissaka (90'), Rashford (90+6')
James (37')
Build-up
Anthony Martial celebrates scoring for Manchester United on October 6, 2022
Erik ten Hag provides fitness update on injured Manchester United trio
Manchester United trio Scott McTominay, Antony and Anthony Martial could be available for the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United.
Feb 16, 15:59
Newcastle United's Loris Karius during the warm up before the match on October 1, 2022
Eddie Howe backs Loris Karius as Newcastle decide against Nick Pope appeal
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe reveals the club will not appeal Nick Pope's red card and backs Loris Karius to "rewrite" his story ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 21, 20:18
Newcastle United's Joe Willock in action with Crystal Palace's Joel Ward on January 21, 2023
Newcastle United's Joe Willock doubt for EFL Cup final
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe reveals that Joe Willock is in a "race to be fit" for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester United.
Feb 21, 23:24
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford goes down injured on February 23, 2023
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United
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Feb 24, 07:43
Manchester United's Fred celebrates scoring against Barcelona on February 23, 2023
How Manchester United could line up against Newcastle United
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Feb 24, 08:35
Newcastle United's Loris Karius during the warm up before the match on October 1, 2022
How Newcastle United could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester United.
Feb 24, 08:45
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Arsenal on January 22, 2023
Marcus Rashford emerges as injury doubt for EFL Cup final?
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford seemingly emerges as a potential injury doubt for Sunday's EFL Cup final with Newcastle United.
Feb 24, 09:59
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford goes down injured on February 23, 2023
Erik ten Hag provides Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial fitness updates
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag 'does not know' whether Marcus Rashford will be fit for Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 24, 14:29
Alan Shearer pictured on December 14, 2015
EFL Cup final: Newcastle United's last five Wembley final appearances
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Feb 25, 12:29
Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff celebrates scoring their second goal on January 30, 2023
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Feb 25, 14:14
Antony celebrates pulling one back for Manchester United on October 2, 2022
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Manchester United attacker Antony is confident that he can help the club return to former glories, as the Red Devils go in search of their first trophy since 2017.
Feb 25, 14:38
Barcelona's Franck Kessie in action with Manchester United's Luke Shaw on February 23, 2023
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw calls for calm ahead of EFL Cup final
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw says that the Red Devils cannot afford to "let the occasion take over" against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 14:58
Newcastle United's Joelinton in action with Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes on October 16, 2022
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Feb 26, 10:32
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford goes down injured on February 23, 2023
Marcus Rashford included in Manchester United squad for EFL Cup final
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Feb 25, 23:18
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag pictured on October 16, 2022
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe aiming to break 19-year duck in EFL Cup final
Eddie Howe will be aiming to break a 19-year duck when his Newcastle United side takes on Manchester United in Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 25, 23:44
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Arsenal on January 22, 2023
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Feb 26, 11:27
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2Arsenal34246481394278
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331811461273465
4Manchester UnitedMan Utd3319684940963
5Liverpool35188967422562
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs35176126457757
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8Aston Villa35166134643354
9Brentford35121495245750
10Fulham34136154546-145
11Chelsea34119143439-542
12Crystal Palace351010153546-1140
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves35117173050-2040
14Bournemouth35116183767-3039
15West Ham UnitedWest Ham3497183750-1334
16Leicester CityLeicester3486204659-1330
17Leeds UnitedLeeds3579194469-2530
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479183062-3230
19Everton34611172752-2529
20Southampton3466222860-3224

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