Manchester City will play against Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as they aim to protect their 2–0 aggregate lead and reach their 10th EFL Cup final.
City has taken a strong position in this tie with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki in the first leg. Despite facing several defensive injuries, manager Pep Guardiola is confident due to his team’s strong history against Newcastle at home. A win tonight will help them move on from a tough domestic weekend and shift their focus to a possible trip to Wembley. Historically, only one team has come back from a two-goal first-leg deficit to advance to the final.
Manchester City Team News
Guardiola is managing a squad with multiple long-term injuries but is getting back some key players. Rayan Cherki, despite a recent knock, is expected to start. He hopes to be the first City player since Yaya Touré to score in four straight EFL Cup matches. However, Marc Guéhi is cup-tied and cannot play, while Jeremy Doku and Joško Gvardiol are still out. Therefore, Guardiola will likely rely on Nathan Aké and Rodri for stability.
James Trafford is set to start in goal, supported by a defense that should include Abdukhodir Khusanov and Matheus Nunes. In midfield, the rising star Nico O’Reilly may partner with Rodri, allowing Bernardo Silva to play a more advanced position. Erling Haaland is likely to lead the attack, with support from Semenyo and Cherki, as City looks to address their recent second-half struggles.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Cherki, Bernardo; Semenyo, Haaland
When will the match kick off?
The Carabao Cup semi-final will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Manchester City vs Newcastle?
In the UK, the match will be aired live on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT on both TV and the Sky Go app.
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