⚽ FOOTBALL: Carabao Cup 2024/2025

[JollyGood]

These are the Carabao Cup quarter-final games being played today:

Nottingham Forest vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Southampton vs Manchester City

Manchester United and Newcastle United won their quarter-final games last night and both are through to the semi-finals. I would expect Manchester City and Nottingham Forest to join them by winning their games tonight.

Newcastle will definitely win one trophy this season, I trust this current squad and their determinations. They have been so solid this season.  It's obvious that money has a lot to do in football. Ever since the Arabic money entered Newcastle the team has changed with the kind of quality players they brought in.
Winning, Leicester by 2nill is not a surprised to me,  I really don't want Newcastle to play Manchester united in the semi finals. I'm scared as man UTD fan

Newcastle have been knocked out of the FA Cup and are not going to win the Premier League therefore the Carabao Cup is their only realistic opportunity to win a trophy but they have to will have to face Manchester United and probably Manchester City before they can win it therefore I cannot say they will definitely win a trophy this season. Having said that I like your confidence in them 

I really hope that Newcastle will win this one. They are really playing good and they have a good streak in the Premiership. The problem is that they will probably face Man City in the semi final and that will be a though game for them to win. But if they continue with great games, I guess they can win. They last game they played in Premiership ended in a draw with six goals so I expect a good game in the semi final.

Newcastle United have surpassed their own expectations this season. If they did not win a trophy but ended the season in a Champions League spot they would gladly accept it but they are so close to winning a first major trophy after 54 years therefore they have to go all out to try to win their semi-final game and make it to the final.

[Juggy777]

RESULTS:

Manchester United 3-0 Charlton Athletic   
Newcastle United 2-0 Leicester City

Charlton played well and kept positive throughout most of the game but eventually the Rashford substitution ended any hope they had of equalising. He two goals after coming on as a sub. Manchester United are through to the semi-finals.

Newcastle United have not won a major trophy for 54 years but they beat Leicester City 2-0 to reach the semi-finals. Could this be their first major trophy in over half a century?

I really hope that Newcastle will win this one. They are really playing good and they have a good streak in the Premiership. The problem is that they will probably face Man City in the semi final and that will be a though game for them to win. But if they continue with great games, I guess they can win. They last game they played in Premiership ended in a draw with six goals so I expect a good game in the semi final.

@JollyGood what a run Rashford is having, and I’m surprised at this because there was a rumour at the start of the season that he would be sold and now the club better offer him some good wages and extend his contract before some big club distracts him with a better offer.

Lastly Newcastle definitely deserves a trophy for the way they have been playing, but as a Manchester United fan I can’t wish against my club hence if they both reach the finals then it’ll be really difficult for me to just cheer for my beloved club as part of me will always know that even Newcastle deserves to win this trophy.

[JollyGood]

Rashford scoring twice in their 3-0 win over Charlton after coming on as a substitute was more proof he is enjoying playing again. He suffered a serious dip in form over the last season but he is looking like a world class player again. He will be offered a new contract but it seems the club is reluctant to break £250,000 per week barrier for any player.

As for Newcastle, they have to win their semi-final before they get to the final and there is no guarantee they can do it. They might have to wait longer before winning their first major trophy since 1955.

@JollyGood what a run Rashford is having, and I’m surprised at this because there was a rumour at the start of the season that he would be sold and now the club better offer him some good wages and extend his contract before some big club distracts him with a better offer.

Lastly Newcastle definitely deserves a trophy for the way they have been playing, but as a Manchester United fan I can’t wish against my club hence if they both reach the finals then it’ll be really difficult for me to just cheer for my beloved club as part of me will always know that even Newcastle deserves to win this trophy.

[Rruchi man]

@JollyGood what a run Rashford is having, and I’m surprised at this because there was a rumour at the start of the season that he would be sold and now the club better offer him some good wages and extend his contract before some big club distracts him with a better offer.

Rashford is having his best season under MU new coach. He has been a normal name on Manchester United list of scorers in almost every game he has played this season. I am personally very impressed with his form and excited because he is going to play against Manchester City in this form, and the chances of him scoring plus Manchester United winning high as well.

Lastly Newcastle definitely deserves a trophy for the way they have been playing, but as a Manchester United fan I can’t wish against my club hence if they both reach the finals then it’ll be really difficult for me to just cheer for my beloved club as part of me will always know that even Newcastle deserves to win this trophy.

I don't think the form that Newcastle are on is a one time thing, even if they can't get a cup this season. they will be better next season most likely and the chances of winning a trophy still there.

[GiftedMAN]

@JollyGood what a run Rashford is having, and I’m surprised at this because there was a rumour at the start of the season that he would be sold and now the club better offer him some good wages and extend his contract before some big club distracts him with a better offer.

Rashford is having his best season under MU new coach. He has been a normal name on Manchester United list of scorers in almost every game he has played this season. I am personally very impressed with his form and excited because he is going to play against Manchester City in this form, and the chances of him scoring plus Manchester United winning high as well.

Lastly Newcastle definitely deserves a trophy for the way they have been playing, but as a Manchester United fan I can’t wish against my club hence if they both reach the finals then it’ll be really difficult for me to just cheer for my beloved club as part of me will always know that even Newcastle deserves to win this trophy.

I don't think the form that Newcastle are on is a one time thing, even if they can't get a cup this season. they will be better next season most likely and the chances of winning a trophy still there.

It's the confidence given to him from the management and coach is all that keeps him going knowing very well that he has the backing of the manager. The coach has told him to be in the right position at all times that he'll find himself scoring as much as he can. The form looks like he'll do same again against Manchester City. I still won't be surprised if he does. The Injury of Dalot isn't too serious, he came off so as to avoid further damages the coach considers him a potential for the upcoming Europa league game against Barcelona.
Newcastle improvement will continue game after game I love the  gradual steps they take last night, they made football looked wonderful.

[JollyGood]

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[JollyGood]

RESULTS from the Carabao Cup quarter-final games played this evening:

Nottingham Forest 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Nottingham Forest win 4-3 on penalties

Southampton 2-0 Manchester City

Shock of the day, Southampton have beaten Manchester City and are through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup alongside Manchester United, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. Here is the semi-final draw:

Southampton vs Newcastle
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

[slackovic]

Well this is a nice surprise that Southampton beat Man City in the quarter final. This definitely gives more chances to Newcastle to advance to the final but I guess they should be careful playing against Southampton. If they manage to beat Man City with two goals, they will probably be a tough nut to crack in the semi final.

[JollyGood]

It was a surprise to see Southampton beat Manchester City but Guardiola put out a fairly strong team to start with which should have won the game. As a back up he introduced Haaland and De Bruyne as second half substitutes but they could not turn the game around. Congratulations to Southampton, they will make it very difficult for Newcastle.

On paper this should clearly be Manchester United vs Newcastle United in the final.

Well this is a nice surprise that Southampton beat Man City in the quarter final. This definitely gives more chances to Newcastle to advance to the final but I guess they should be careful playing against Southampton. If they manage to beat Man City with two goals, they will probably be a tough nut to crack in the semi final.

[slackovic]

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On paper this should clearly be Manchester United vs Newcastle United in the final.

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I agree. Man United is definitely a better team than Nottingham Forest but you never know. Maybe Nottingham manages to win just like Southampton won against Man City. I guess we have to wait and see how the semi final games will end, but I definitely expect Newcastle to face Man United in the final game.

[piebeyb]

Southampton 2-0 Manchester City

Shock of the day, Southampton have beaten Manchester City

Of course, this result is very surprising because City, who are perched at the top of the English Premier League, are clearly more favored. Moreover, Southampton is currently struggling in the league standings. City manager Pep Guardiola believes his team deserved to lose. Pep Guardiola admitted that Man City was not at his best level. In fact, the manager did not deny that his concoction team did not deserve to win. City are not ready to serve Southampton

[GiftedMAN]

Southampton 2-0 Manchester City

Shock of the day, Southampton have beaten Manchester City

Of course, this result is very surprising because City, who are perched at the top of the English Premier League, are clearly more favored. Moreover, Southampton is currently struggling in the league standings. City manager Pep Guardiola believes his team deserved to lose. Pep Guardiola admitted that Man City was not at his best level. In fact, the manager did not deny that his concoction team did not deserve to win. City are not ready to serve Southampton

I won't lie this is a complete bad performance from Manchester City ahead of the derby game against Manchester United what message are they passing to Manchester United, that they are not in a good form Southampton wasn't creative enough but I wonder how they did convert those two goals against City last night. Pep Guardiola also said City won't get a good performance if they are to repeat same against Manchester United. As expected, if Southampton doesn't buckle up they are going to be relegated.

[JollyGood]

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Guradiola maybe focus on Man United match more than this one, Haaland and De Bruyne, the best two players in Man City were sitting aside at the start of the match, Guardiola tried to fix the situation in the second half, but Sauthampton was solid enough to defend their win. However, this match has nothing to do with the match against Man United as EPL is much more important competition for a team like Man City, so I think Man City will be totally different.

[cytpoway121]

Southampton vs Newcastle

It was a good performance tonight from both teams; With Newcastle having Joelington goal ruled out, missed a sitter and eventually scoring the winner for the magpies as Newcastle get a 1 nil victory away from home in the first leg of the carabao cup semifinal clash. Southampton meanwhile also had a goal chalked out for handball by VAR, and also put in a great fight despite playing the later stages with a man down. A big second leg awaits as the tie is very open for both teams

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle United

[JollyGood]

RESULT:

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle United

The semi-final is played over two legs. The first game ended with Newcastle getting a victory away at Southampton. Newcastle are edging towards their first cup final in many years if they manage to avoid a loss when the two teams meet again in 7 days.

In the second semi-final tomorrow, Nottingham Forest host Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final.

[Rruchi man]

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle United

I'm very happy for the supporters of Newcastle United because they have waited and gone too long without any trophies to celebrate but now it's looking like that is going to change if they can get to the finals. Leading to Joelington's goal, Isak did really well to skip past the Southampton defenders.  From now on I think he deserves to always start games for Newcastle.

Newcastle United have the advantage going into the second leg and they can surely win to meet the winners between Manchester United and Nottingham forest.  If Newcastle get to the Finals, they have a very good chance of winning it, Newcastle defence has been excellent this season.

[Juggy777]

RESULT:

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle United

The semi-final is played over two legs. The first game ended with Newcastle getting a victory away at Southampton. Newcastle are edging towards their first cup final in many years if they manage to avoid a loss when the two teams meet again in 7 days.

In the second semi-final tomorrow, Nottingham Forest host Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final.

@JollyGood Newcastle supporters are probably dreaming about winning the trophy, and to be honest they deserve at least one trophy for the way they have played this season. However they won by a very slim margin, and I hope that their player’s do not get carried away and don’t end up underestimating Southampton in the return leg otherwise they could end up missing playing in the final’s

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd tonight.

Obviously Man Utd go in as huge favourites but Forest will fight hard because they might not get a better chance to get to a final. I’ll be rooting for Forest, would be great to see them get to Wembley but I just don’t think it’ll happen unfortunately.

[Oluwa-btc]

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd tonight.

Obviously Man Utd go in as huge favourites but Forest will fight hard because they might not get a better chance to get to a final. I’ll be rooting for Forest, would be great to see them get to Wembley but I just don’t think it’ll happen unfortunately.

Just not to be Manchester United biased despite the fact that I want em to qualify and wrap things up quickly tonight, I don't see a possible Manchester United winning tonight all I see is a complete draw.
One thing for sure is that, there'll be fresh legs for this game and I'm sure Captain Harry Maguire will be down to cause error tonight ( Not serious bout this ).

After the game against Arsenal, I'm sure of Erik Ten Hag squad rotation today, which might see a dull game, I expect Nothingham Forest to harm The Red devil's tonight first.

A draw tonight and Manchester United send Nothingham Forest home when they return to Old Trafford, Dean Henderson will not be allowed to face his boy hood club since he's still currently on loan. I'll love to see him return back next season.

[JollyGood]

The second semi-final being played is tonight:

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

I'm very happy for the supporters of Newcastle United because they have waited and gone too long without any trophies to celebrate but now it's looking like that is going to change if they can get to the finals. Leading to Joelington's goal, Isak did really well to skip past the Southampton defenders.  From now on I think he deserves to always start games for Newcastle.

Newcastle United have the advantage going into the second leg and they can surely win to meet the winners between Manchester United and Nottingham forest.  If Newcastle get to the Finals, they have a very good chance of winning it, Newcastle defence has been excellent this season.

There still is a chance Southampton could turn this around and go to the final at Wembley themselves but it will be tough.

@JollyGood Newcastle supporters are probably dreaming about winning the trophy, and to be honest they deserve at least one trophy for the way they have played this season. However they won by a very slim margin, and I hope that their player’s do not get carried away and don’t end up underestimating Southampton in the return leg otherwise they could end up missing playing in the final’s

Newcastle have been dreaming of becoming a big club for a very long time, well they are a big club with a big local support base but they need to win trophies to be taken seriously. Maybe they will start from this cup and go on a winning run. I still think Southampton will make it difficult and could even make it to the final themselves.

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd tonight.

Obviously Man Utd go in as huge favourites but Forest will fight hard because they might not get a better chance to get to a final. I’ll be rooting for Forest, would be great to see them get to Wembley but I just don’t think it’ll happen unfortunately.

I would not be surprised if Nottingham Forest won tonight but lost heavily in the return leg at Old Trafford. For the neutrals, I am sure they would prefer a Southampton vs Nottingham Forest final.