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      ‘Had no idea he was a fan’ – Supporters stunned as they ‘spot James Corden’ in the Newcastle end at Wembley

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      A JAMES CORDEN look-a-like was spotted in the Newcastle end for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley.The Toon army were handed a Wembley allocation of 32,000 – but thousands more made the trip down to the capital for the game.
      Fans have spotted a James Corden look-a-like in the Newcastle crowdCredit: Twitter
      The fan has a NUFC tattoo on his bellyCredit: PA
      Newcastle are taking on Man Utd in Sunday’s Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      James Corden is a West Ham fanCredit: AFP
      But one fan that has been spotted in the Newcastle end looks awfully similar to TV star James Corden.
      The shirtless man, who has NUFC plastered on his belly, also had what fans can only describe as George Michael hair.
      One Carabao Cup final viewer said: “Had no idea James Corden was a Newcastle fan…”
      Another tweeted: “James Corden getting involved, good to see.”
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      A third added: “George Michael hairdo.”
      TV star Corden is, of course, a massive West Ham fan.
      The Toon found themselves down 2-0 at half-time.
      Man Utd midfielder Casemiro opened the scoring, guiding his header into the far corner of Loris Karius’ net.
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      Marcus Rashford’s shot then deflected off Sven Botman and in to give the Red Devils a healthy lead.
      Wout Weghorst – playing as a No10 – was unlucky to not get a third for United.
      The January signing got in behind Newcastle’s back line and unleashed a ferocious shot on target, forcing Karius into a smart save. More

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      ‘Glazers paid them’ – Fury as Man Utd fans have Glazers Out posters CONFISCATED as hated owner watches Carabao Cup final

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are up in arms after a “Glazers Out” banner was confiscated by Wembley staff.Some sections of the United fanbase aimed to protest the club ownership at the Carabao Cup final.
      Fans attempted to bring a green and yellow “Glazers Out” banner into WembleyCredit: Twitter @jamiemortell1
      The flag was confiscated much to the fury of fans on social mediaCredit: Twitter @jamiemortell1
      Avram Glazer was joined by Sir Alex Ferguson at WembleyCredit: Alamy
      And while some were able to proudly fly their flags, one group were not allowed to take in their green and yellow banner which read: “Glazers out”.
      Footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media which sparked fury amongst Red Devils fans.
      Supporters voiced their protests with one saying: “Glazers paid them to do that.”
      Another added: “Disgusting.. being paid to crush dissent and the right to protest, shame on those two and any other clowns like them.”
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      And a third said: “I get they may be doing their jobs but whoever gave the memo you can’t have “glazers out” items should be held responsible. Freedom of expression.”
      Another commented: “The glazers have paid off the f***ing staff. True tyrants.🤢.”
      Controversial co-owner Avram Glazer made a rare appearance to watch his side take on Newcastle at Wembley.
      His presence was greeted with “Glazer out” cries from United fans, while some fans online criticised club legend Sir Alex Ferguson for sitting with him.
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      One fan wrote: “Sir Alex should have been sitting away from these grabbers.”
      Another added: “Of course Sir Alex Ferguson is sitting next to his best mates 🤡.”
      And a third said: “Club Legend apparently 💀.” More

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      Fans divided over footage of Newcastle keeper Loris Karius dropping clangers in warm-up for Carabao Cup final

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED supporters were left torn after footage of Loris Karius warming up at Wembley emerged.The former Liverpool keeper, who joined on a free from the Reds last summer, was handed a Toon debut against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.
      Fans were torn after footage of Loris Karius’ warm-up went viralCredit: AFP

      That was after Nick Pope’s red card against Liverpool handed him the shock opportunity.
      He is Newcastle’s No3 keeper – but second-choice Martin Dubravka misses the final as he is cup tied, having played on loan at Man Utd this season.
      Karius, 29, suffered a nightmare in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid and has not played a competitive game for two years.
      One eager fan at Wembley filmed him warming up before the clash and shared the footage online of him spilling several tame shots fired at him.
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      And the comments soon starting flooding in, with one writing: “My guy looked rusty when he was playing week in week out… this is just a joke.”
      Another shared footage from a famous scene from Breaking Bad of Walter White smashing his phone furiously and captioned it with: “Just seen the Karius warmup vid.”
      A fellow fan said: “Disasterclass loading!”
      However, not everyone was downtrodden, with one replying: “Imagine if he is doing that on purpose to make United believe they are going to win cause of his mistake.”
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      A fellow fan wrote: “Probably get… Man of the Match!”
      While another said: “It’s out of his system now. Clean sheet, MOTM, scores the winning pen.” More

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      ‘He used to pull players’ hair in training’ – Kieran Trippier says he ‘loves’ s***housery and reveals who is best at it

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      NEWCASTLE defender Kieran Trippier said he loves ‘s***housery’ – and revealed who of his current and former team-mates is best at it. The defender is preparing for the Carabao Cup Final where the Magpies may need to resort to football’s dark arts to get past Manchester United.
      Kieran Trippier has been consistently impressive since signing for Newcastle in January 2022Credit: Getty
      The Red Devils are the favourites and in tremendous form as they hunt for the first leg of an unlikely quadruple.
      But Trippier and Newcastle are desperate to end the club’s long trophy drought.
      Ahead of the game, United boss Erik ten Hag said he finds Newcastle “annoying” to play against with the Toon becoming increasingly well-known for their ability to manage games using cynical tactics.
      The right-back told the Guardian that he’s a big fan of this side of the game.
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      Trippier said: “I love it. The best for me was Atlético Madrid’s Stefan Savic.
      “He used to pull people’s hair, even in training. It was crazy but I love all that. Of course, opposition fans aren’t going to like it but I think it’s good to see.
      “I don’t see why everyone’s kicking off about it: it’s good!”
      Trippier arrived at St James’ Park just over a year ago after returning to England after a three year stay Atlético Madrid.
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      He credited his time abroad with helping him adapt to football’s dark arts.
      The 32-year-old added: “I’ve experienced these things a lot in Spain.
      “It’s about when to slow a game down. If the opposition are on top, of course you’ve got to kill the game. You’re not going to allow them to take a quick throw-in and say: ‘Carry on.’ 
      “Some teams aren’t happy with us this season but it’s about being clever.”
      Even discounting their cup run, Newcastle are enjoying their best season in years.
      The club are currently fifth, four points behind Tottenham with two games in hand. More

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      Why is Phil Jones on punditry and NOT in Man Utd squad for Carabao Cup final?

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      PHIL JONES may still be on the books as a Manchester United player – but he’s not in footy attire today. United are playing in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley against Newcastle.
      Phil Jones has suffered with knee injuries throughout his careerCredit: AFP
      Erik Ten Hag’s side are bidding to win United’s first trophy for six years, while Newcastle are hoping for a first in 68 years.
      Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez start in defence for United, with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire on the bench.
      There’s no room for Phil Jones in the squad, as he’s on punditry duty for Sky Sports instead.
      But there is one other reason why he’s not in the squad.

      Why is Phil Jones not in the Man Utd squad?
      Phil Jones is out with a devastating knee injury.
      Ten Hag said earlier this season: “For the whole season he’s injured. I can’t say [if Jones will play again this season].
      “What I can say is that he’s not available for training since the first day of training this season so I think there’s not an opportunity for you to recover quickly and be available quickly.”
      Phil Jones is on punditry duty for Sky Sports
      Jones’ long term knee injury appears to still be a major issue with the centre-back not being named in a game day squad list since September.
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      Jones’ contract expires at the end of June when he could leave Old Trafford after 13 years.
      The centre-back was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 with the legendary Scottish manager claiming he could become the club’s “best ever player”.
      But now he looks to have taken a jump into a new career as he appears alongside Roy Keane and Gary Neville at the Carabao Cup final. More

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      ‘I’m a bit worried’ – Gary Neville reveals why Jamie Carragher missed cab to Carabao Cup final in hilarious video

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has revealed the hilarious reason as to why Jamie Carragher almost MISSED the cab to the Carabao Cup final this afternoon.The two Sky Sports pundits had planned to make the journey to Wembley Stadium together ahead of the crunch clash between United and Newcastle.
      Neville went live on Instagram while waiting for CarragherCredit: Instagram @gneville2

      However, Neville was left waiting when Carragher failed to show up on time.
      The United icon took to Instagram live to share the reason behind why his on-screen partner was late.
      And it left fans in stitches.
      Neville said: “You wouldn’t ordinarily get two lives from me in the same month let alone the same day, but we have some breaking news.
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      “So, we’ve been chasing down Jamie Carragher. We were supposed to leave at 12 o’clock. We’ve got a big game today, a cup final if you didn’t already know.
      “He’s just nowhere to be seen and I start to get a bit worried. Not that I get overly concerned about Carragher!
      “I rung his phone four times and he’s not answered. I ring our producer at Sky and he says ‘go back inside and call his room.’
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      Carragher eventually showed up lateCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      “So I go back inside, call his room and there’s no answer again.
      “Anyway, all of a sudden he rings me and says: ‘alright Gar?’ in his scouse accent.
      “I say: ‘where the f**k are you?!’
      “Then he says: ‘I’m in the spa!’
      “And I’m like: ‘you’re taking the p*ss mate.’ Jamie Carragher from Bootle, he’s in the sauna, he’s in the steam room, the hot tub.
      “I don’t know whether to laugh!”
      Carragher finally made his way to the car 10 minutes later, much to the relief of Neville, who joked: “You look like a Tory politician who’s just won an election!”
      Many fans have since hailed the live video as ‘the greatest live in history’.
      While waiting for Carragher, Neville continued to film the chaotic scenes that were occurring outside his hotel as a double decker bus attempted a three-point turn in the middle of a narrow street.
      Neville filmed the chaotic scenes on the street outside his hotelCredit: Instagram @gneville2
      He was then left stunned as Floyd Mayweather walked past
      He was also left speechless as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather walked past him and into the hotel.
      Neville said: “No word of a lie, it’s Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather just walked in past my hotel.
      “He just parked his car right in the middle of the road right in the way of the Whitehall number three bus which is struggling like mad.
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      “This is the best live video you’re ever going to see!”
      Neville and Carragher are both pundits on today’s Carabao Cup coverage on Sky Sports. More

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      Marcus Rashford STARTS for Man Utd despite injury scare as Newcastle pick Karius in goal for Carabao Cup final

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has been named in the Manchester United starting line-up for the Carabao Cup final.The forward was an injury doubt for the game but has been passed fit to play.
      Marcus Rashford has overcome an injury scare to start the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Loris Karius, left, has been picked ahead of Mark Gillespie, rightCredit: Getty
      Rashford raised worries about his fitness after he posted a cryptic message following the Europa League win over Barcelona.
      Erik ten Hag was also unable to confirm whether the England star would play but he has been included in United’s starting line-up.
      Newcastle have opted for debutant Loris Karius in goal in place of the suspended Nick Pope.
      The German has not played a competitive game for two years but Eddie Howe has faith he can deliver.
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      Karius’ last game for an English side came in the 2018 Champions League final when his two howlers cost Liverpool victory against Real Madrid.
      But he starts against a strong Newcastle backline that has conceded just 15 Premier League goals this season – Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn.
      Rashford could be key to unlocking that defence with 16 goals in his last 18 games and he is joined by Wout Weghorst and Antony in attack.
      Antony comes into the side following his winner against Barcelona, with that only one of two changes from mid-week.
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      Diogo Dalot replaces Aaron Wan-Bissaka and right back and he is joined in defence by Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw.
      Casemiro and Fred start in midfield alongside Bruno Fernandes, with David De Gea in goal looking to win his second Carabao Cup.
      Meanwhile Bruno Guimaraes is back from suspension and starts in midfield next to Sean Longstaff and Joelinton.
      Up-front Howe has placed his trust in Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin. More

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      Does Carabao Cup final have extra-time or go straight to penalties after 90 minutes if draw?

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      THE Carabao Cup final is here!Erik Ten Hag is looking to secure silverware as Manchester United boss during his first season in the Old Trafford hot seat.
      Henderson captained Liverpool to a Carabao Cup win in 2022
      However, it’s all set up to be a fascinating tie as Newcastle are searching for their first major success in 68 years.
      But is there extra time and penalties if the match is all square after 90 minutes?
      Will the EFL Cup final go to extra-time and penalties if needed?
      If the score-line is level after 90 minutes, the match WILL go to extra-time and penalties if required.
      The match would only go straight to penalties when two teams couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes during the first five rounds of the competition.
      When is the Carabao Cup final?
      The Carabao Cup final 2023 takes place on Sunday, February 26.
      It kicks off at 4.30pm UK time.
      What TV channel is the Carabao Cup final on?
      The Carabao Cup final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
      What happened in the final last year?
      Liverpool won the final at Wembley after beating Chelsea 11-10 on penalties following 120 minutes of goalless action. More