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      Southampton 0 Newcastle 1 LIVE RESULT: Magpies close in on Carabao Cup final as Joelinton’s strike sinks 10-man Saints

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      NEWCASTLE will take a one goal advantage to St. James’ Park after beating Southampton in the first leg.Joelinton’s close range strike was enough for the Magpies to secure the win.
      And their life was made easier when Duje Caleta-Car got himself sent off for a reckless challenge on Allan Saint-Maximin.

      RESULT: Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
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      Southampton XI: Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Salisu; Diallo Alcaraz; Ward-Prowse, Djenopo, Orsic; Mara
      Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Almiron, Wilson, Joelinton

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      Goodnight from St Mary’s
      Newcastle were heavy favourites to win the game and they finally made their quality count late on following Joelinton’s goal.
      Southampton gave as good as they got in the second half and will be devastated not to go to St James’ Park at least on level terms.
      Not only because their disallowed goal but also because of Adams’ great chance at 0-0.
      But Howe’s side continue their exceptional season and will have a full week to recover before the second leg next Tuesday.
      Until then, goodnight.
      Howe pleased with the result
      Eddie Howe refused to get carried away despite Newcastle moving a step closer to reaching the Carabao Cup final.
      He said: “It was a tough game, both teams had their moments. I’m pleased to win the game, but we know it’s only half-time.
      “We created chances today, we weren’t clinical until Jo’s goal, but it happens, I can’t be critical.
      “Nick made some saves at the end, but there’s still a lot to play in the tie.”
      Reaction from Bruno and Pope
      Bruno said: “We played very well, we controlled the game but we missed some chances we can’t miss.
      “I’m proud of the team today. One goal is important, of course we could score more.
      “I would like to say thank you to Nick Pope for saving us, I think he’s the best goalkeeper in the world.”
      Pope said: “A lot of work goes into the clean sheets. That aspect of our game we put a lot of hard work into that.”

      FT. Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      Following a poor opening 45 minutes, the game burst into life midway through the second half.
      Ultimately, Joelinton’s goal puts Newcastle in pole position to reach their first major final for 24 years.
      But Southampton will feel aggrieved after Armstrong’s equaliser was chalked off.
      Regardless, with 10 clean sheets in their last 11 games, Howe’s men will be confident of making it to Wembley next month.

      FT. Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      Newcastle pushed hard for a second goal with Murphy hitting the side netting late on while Isak also missed a fine chance with the last kick of the game.
      But Howe’s side weren’t able to double their lead and have to settle for a 1-0 victory.

      Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      90. We’re into five minutes of added time.
      Newcastle going all out to score a second and potentially put this tie to bed.
      Southampton hoping for no further damage.
      Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      87. Southampton are down to ten men.
      Saint-Maximin goes on a trademark run and Caleta-Car brings him down and receives his second yellow card.
      Bruno is furious with the tackle and he’s also booked for descent.
      Fourth change for Southampton sees Bednarek replace Walker-Peters as Saints look to keep it at 1-0.
      Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      84. Newcastle are pushing for a second and their travelling fans are loving it.
      Meanwhile, Lyanco is booking for bringing down Bruno.
      Saint-Maximin defends his team-mate and is also carded.
      Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      75. Southampton think they’re level as they go straight up the other end and Armstrong’s deflected effort beats Pope.
      But it comes off Burn and hits his hand.
      Following a lengthy VAR check, the goal is disallowed.

      Southampton 0-1 Newcastle
      73. Totally against the run of play Newcastle take the lead.
      Isak turns Caleta-Car and makes his way into the box at ease.
      The Sweden international then squares for Joelinton, who this time can’t miss.
      It’s harsh on Southampton.

      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      72. Another superb Ward-Prowse delivery almost creates a chance for Alcarez but he just can’t get his head on it.
      Up the other end, Longstaff has half a chance from Burn’s shot.
      We’re into the final 20 minutes and both sides are searching hard for a winner.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      68. Southampton are really on top now and Howe looks to his bench to change things up.
      The Newcastle boss introduces Saint-Maximin and Isak in place of Willock and Wilson.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      67. Chances keep on coming for Southampton.
      This time Ward-Prowse’s free-kick finds its way to Adams who swerves and volleys towards goal but Pope is there again to palm away.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      65. Best chance of the game for Southampton!
      Adams is sent through and is one-on-one with Pope.
      But the Saints striker never looked confident and Pope saves with his legs.

      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      62. The game is becoming end to end.
      Edozie gets away from Trippier but can’t pick out Armstrong, much to the frustration of the home fans.
      Then straight away an excellent run and cross from Walker-Peters picks out Ward-Prowse, but he can’t guide his effort on target.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      59. Huge shout for a Southampton penalty as Walker-Peters and Willock collide.
      Despite the coming together, Stuart Attwell waves their appeals away.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      57. Newcastle should really be ahead but Southampton are continuing to get forward themselves.
      Armstrong beats a couple of challenges and fires over.
      Saints make a double change as Diallo and Orsic are replaced by Edozie and Adams.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      53. Wow! A massive miss from Joelinton.
      It’s Almiron the creator once again.
      He plays a one-two with Longstaff and his deflected cross lands at the feet of the Brazilian who has to score from six yards out.
      But he somehow blazes over with the goal gaping.
      Seconds later Newcastle have another chance as another Almiron cross causes problems, but Botman can only fire into the side netting.

      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      49. Southampton have made a promising start to the half and are on the front foot with Armstrong causing problems.
      Mara tries an acrobatic effort but he strike fires over.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      47. Another chance for Newcastle but it once again falls to the wrong man.
      Almiron does great down the left and picks out Longstaff who comes onto the ball on the edge of the box but like Willock in the first half, he can’t keep his effort down.

      Kick-off: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      We are back underway at St Mary’s.
      No changes for either side.
      HT: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      Quite a poor first 45 minutes of this tie.
      Newcastle have been on top with Trippier and Almiron looking a real danger down the right.
      But the away team haven’t been ruthless enough when they’ve got into good positions, which is why they’ve only tested Bazunu once.
      Southampton enjoyed a decent spell late in the half with Alcarez testing Pope from distance.
      All to play for after the break.

      HT: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      That brings a relatively uneventful opening period to an end.
      Newcastle have been the better side, but they’ve struggled to turn their dominance into chances.
      Joelinton saw his effort ruled out for handball just before the break.

      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      45+3. Djenepo heads down the tunnel and isn’t going to be able to continue.
      On in his place is former Newcastle striker Adam Armstrong, who’s a boyhood Magpies supporter.
      Southampton 0-0 Newcastle
      45. We’ve just entered four minutes of added time at the end of the first half and Southampton have a free-kick in a decent position on the right after Pope races out of his goal and clatters into Djenepo.
      The Southampton man is down receiving treatment.

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      Saints 0 Newcastle 1: Joelinton has goal disallowed and misses sitter before FINALLY sending Toon step closer to final

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      FOR a while, we had witnessed vintage Joelinton – the one from the Mike Ashley era who played at centre-forward and couldn’t hit a cow’s backside with a banjo. The big Brazilian bungled one close-range chance by handling before he found the netted –  and then produced a miss-of-the-season contender by Row-Zedding it from six yards. 
      Joelinton was the man of the hour as Newcastle beat SouthamptonCredit: Reuters

      The Brazilian scored the only goal of the Carabao Cup semi first-leg tieCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But, finally, the new Joelinton – the impressive model from the ultra-efficient Geordie Arabia era – emerged, finding the net with a two-yard tap-in sending the massed ranks of Toon Army foot soldiers into rapture. 
      They were telling their Ma they don’t want no tea, they were going to Wembley. 
      And next Tuesday, at an expectant St James’ Park, Eddie Howe’s men will surely fulfil that prophet by wrapping up this Carabao Cup semi-final in the second leg. 
      Saints, rock-bottom of the Premier League, had an equaliser ruled out because of an Adam Armstrong handball but had centre-half Duje Caleta-Car sent off late on as Newcastle’s superior class began to tell.
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      Eddie Howe’s side will surely be at Wembley on February 26, to face Manchester United or Nottingham Forest – and they will fancy their chances of a first domestic trophy since the long gone days of Wor Jackie Milburn.  
      Given the 18-year hiatus since their last semi-final appearance, and their 54-year wait for any major trophy, the 644-mile trip from Tyneside would have felt like a trip to the local for the Toon Army. 
      Their team have been solid, professional but actually rather boring of late, yet after more than a decade of shambolic, amateurish and actually rather boring under Ashley, this season has represented a major uplift. 
      Among the home support, there wasn’t the same sense of occasion. The threat of relegation and a dismal Premier League record at St Mary’s saw to that.  
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      Saints star Moussa Djenepo went off early after colliding with Nick PopeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      Joelinton missed a sitter and then had a strike ruled out for handballCredit: Getty
      Nick Pope – dressed in fluorescent orange like a steward – has had a similar none-shall-pass attitude to his work of late. 
      He has not conceded a goal since a late Saints consolation in a 4-1 win here on November 6 – a run of ten straight clean sheets for the puritan Pope. 
      Newcastle ought to have gone in front in the second minute whe Miguel Almiron went on a scamper and squared for Joe Willock but the midfielder, in glorious isolation, skied his shot. 
      The Saints were clearly struggling for confidence and rhythm, their central defenders, Lyanco and Caleta-Car, consistently passing to Newcastle players and inviting pressure on the hosts. 
      Caleta-Car clattered Almiron with a horrible clumsy challenge which earned him a booking. 
      When Newcastle broke soon after, Almiron on a bandy-legged dribble, Kieran Trippier with a trademark whipped centre, Willock was at it again, ballooning his volley. 
      The midfielder finally hit the target in the 73rd minuteCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      Newcastle are just 90 minutes away from the Carabao Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Howe’s men thought they had scored five minutes before the break when Willock cut in from the left and forced a save from Gavin Bazunu.
      As Mohammed Salisu hacked clear, there were a queue of Newcastle players waiting but Joelinton seemed to control with his arm before his shot found the net and ref Stuart Attwell ruled it out. 
      Pope was soon forced into an improvised save from a fizzing, swerving low drive from Carlos Alcaraz. 
      And Pope, suddenly busy, had to dart out of his area to clear from Moussa Djenepro, thudding into the Saints winger as he did so but escaping punishment despite the howls of the home players and supporters.
      After the break, Almiron was leaving scorched earth down the left flank again but when he cut back, Sean Longstaff cleared the bar, the theme for Newcastle’s evening.
      After Alcaraz – the Argentinian midfielder making his full debut – had nutmegged Dan Burn, Sekjou Mara sent a scissors kick just wide. 
      Adam Armstrong saw a late equalised also ruled out for handballCredit: Getty
      DISALLOWED! ❌Southampton have the ball in the back of the next but after a VAR check it’s ruled out for handball from Adam Armstrong! 😮 pic.twitter.com/b3TP5SM54a— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 24, 2023

      Duje Caleta-Car picked up a second yellow at the deathCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      But then came an extraordinary miss, which seemed to sum up Newcastle’s recent form.
      Almiron’s pace and trickery bewildered the Saints defence but after his low centre located Joelinton six yards out, the Brazilian somehow shot over despite attempting to side-foot, rather than blast it.
      Alcaraz, who can definitely play a bit, released Che Adams but the sub almost had too much time to think and shot too close to Pope, who stuck out a foot to save. 
      This was more like it from Southampton and soon Adams forced a sprawling save from Pope. 
      But then Alexander Isak, just on for Callum Wilson, beat his man down the right and centred low for Joelinton to finally end his frustration from two yards as the Geordies cavorted behind him.
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      Saints thought they had equalised almost immediately but Armstrong had handled, as he and Dan Burn fell over each other, as he applied the finishing touch to Samuel Edozie’s hooked centre.
      Caleta-Car suffered his second booking for chopping down Allan Saint-Maximin late on and the Geordies will have sung as they de-iced their motors for the long journey home.  More

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      Newcastle fans all saying the same thing as the ‘real Joelinton’ returns in HORROR open goal miss vs Southampton

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      NEWCASTLE fans lamented the “real Joelinton” after he missed an open goal during their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Southampton… before he went on to score the winner.The Magpies forward has resurrected his career over the past 12 months, thriving under Eddie Howe.
      Joelinton blazed over from just four yards outCredit: Getty

      Joelinton could not believe he had missed the opportunityCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But Toon supporters were handed a reminder of his dreadful early form in the North East when he squandered a huge opportunity on Tuesday night.
      With the game goalless, Miguel Almiron found Joelinton at the back post with a deflected cross.
      But the Brazilian somehow side-footed his effort over the bar from just four yards out.
      And the Newcastle faithful quickly pointed out it was a miss reminiscent of the South American’s first couple of years in England.
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      One frustrated social media user said: “Old Joelinton is back 🤦🏻‍♂️”.
      While another added: “That’s the real Joelinton 🤯”.
      A third said: “Our inability to finish chances is becoming more than a joke… How does Joelinton – a professional footballer – miss that??? 🤦🏼‍♂️😡😡😡”.
      And a fourth responded: “Joelinton’s may be his worst miss yet… That’s saying something after his spell as a number 9 🤣”.
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      However, Joelinton, who joined from Hoffenheim for £40million in 2019, ended up having the final say as he bagged the only goal of the game in the 73rd minute.
      Substitute Alexander Isak stormed down the right flank beyond Duje Caleta-Car and squared for Joelinton to tap home.
      Southampton thought they had levelled less than two minutes later when Adam Armstrong bundled in an equaliser.
      But a VAR check showed the ball had bounced off the Saints man’s arm before deflecting into the net.
      And Newcastle held on to take a 1-0 lead back to St James’ Park for the second leg in seven days’ time. More

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      Southampton star Moussa Djenepo forced off with suspected concussion after being FLATTENED by Newcastle keeper Nick Pope

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      MOUSSA DJENEPO was forced off with a suspected concussion after being flattened in a horror clash with Nick Pope.The Southampton forward ran towards the Newcastle penalty area late in the first half of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
      Nick Pope came out of his area to head the ball away from dangerCredit: Reuters
      He clattered Moussa Djenepo in a nasty-looking collisionCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Saints star was sent crashing to the turfCredit: Reuters
      Pope was penalised with a free-kick onlyCredit: Reuters
      The goalkeeper fell awkwardly to the ground but was fine to continueCredit: Reuters

      But the Magpies goalkeeper raced out of his box to head the ball clear away from danger.
      However, after nodding the ball away to safety, Pope clattered through Djenepo.
      The Mali star, 24, collapsed to the turf and was treated by Saints medical staff on the St Mary’s pitch.
      After several minutes of attention, he was able to get up and walk down the tunnel unassisted.
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      However, Djenepo – who scored in the stunning quarter-final win over Manchester City – could not carry on and was replaced by Adam Armstrong as a concussion sub.
      Pope was penalised with just a free-kick – but there was no further punishment in terms of a card from referee Stuart Attwell.
      Fans on social media were torn over whether Pope should have been booked – or even sent off – for the challenge, while others sent their best wishes.
      One wrote: “One question – would you expect a defender to get penalised for that challenge from Pope on Djenepo? Absolutely. So why isn’t Pope punished?”
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      Another said: “Won the ball but out of control, red card Pope.”
      A third added: “That is an absolute straight red card for Pope. Reckless, out of control, and clearly endangering another player. If that’s done by an outfield player it would be a red.”
      One even blasted: “Pope almost killed Djenepo,” while a final user slammed: “What was Nick Pope doing there? Absolutely flattened Djenepo.”
      But another replied: “Fantastic, brave goalkeeping. Unfortunate for Djenepo, hopefully he is okay.”
      And a Toon supporter commented: “Pope is entitled to go for the ball and gets there first. His momentum carries him through and I’d ask you where is he meant to go?
      “This is football, not Harry Potter – he can’t just magically disappear.”
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      The Pope-Djenepo incident was the second big decision for Attwell in the first half on the south coast.
      Earlier on, he chalked off Joelinton’s volleyed opener because he deemed the ball brushed off the Brazilian’s arm before he fired into the back of the net.
      VAR took a look at the replays but could not find a conclusive angle to confirm there was no infringement.
      But Andre Marriner did intervene to rule Armstrong’s bundled finish out because the ball clearly did bounce off his arm and then his knee before rolling in – just minutes after Joelinton blazed a horror miss over but then tapped in the opener from point-blank range.
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      That proved to be the only goal of the first leg as Duje Caleta-Car was sent off for a second yellow after blatantly tripping Allan Saint-Maximin.
      It means the Toon will take an all-important 1-0 lead back to St James’ Park next week with a place in February’s Wembley final up for grabs.
      Referee Stuart Attwell checks on the stricken Saints forwardCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Djenepo was then checked over by Southampton docsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Djenepo walked off the field just before half-timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Man Utd stars arrive to training in style as they look to bounce back from Arsenal loss against Nottingham Forest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S stars arrived to training in style as they look to bounce back from the defeat at Arsenal.The Red Devils were left hurting when Eddie Nketiah flicked home in the 90th minute to seal a dramatic 3-2 win.
      Antony rocked up to training in his LamborghiniCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The Aventador cost a whopping £337,000Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Casemiro drives a gorgeous Rolls Royce WraithCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Marcus Rashford’s McLaren is a showstopperCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Axel Tuanzebe also owns a McLarenCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Raphael Varane’s Bentley oozes classCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      That result may well have dashed United’s hopes of ending their ten-year wait to win the Premier League as they now sit 11 points behind the high-flying Gunners, who also have a game in hand.
      But now attention switches away from league action for the next three matches.
      United take on Nottingham Forest in their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final, either side of a home FA Cup clash with Reading on Saturday.
      And Erik ten Hag’s men certainly made a grand entrance to Carrington on Tuesday in their stunning collection of expensive cars.
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      Lisandro Martinez has a big navy AudiCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Harry Maguire could get a rare start against ForestCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Christian Eriksen keeps it relatively low key in the PorscheCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Fred’s Bentley has a matt black wrapCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The United players were back in training to prepare for tomorrow night’s trip to the City Ground.
      Once again it was Antony, Casemiro and Marcus Rashford who stole the show with their incredible motors.
      Antony has a dark grey Lamborghini Aventador that cost a whopping £337,000 and Casemiro’s Rolls Royce Wraith is worth £250,000.
      And Rashford stumped up a cool £280,000 for his McLaren 765 Long Tail – one of two luxury motors he had delivered over Christmas.
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      Luke Shaw might be given a rest on Wednesday nightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bruno Fernandes is leading by example with some excellent indicatingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Anthony Martial has been struggling with an injuryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Alejandro Garnacho gets a lift into CarringtonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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      Elsewhere in the impressive fleet was a series of Mercedes motors and Range Rovers, while Christian Eriksen rocked up in his Porsche.
      Lisandro Martinez drove in his Audi while his centre-back partner Raphael Varane opted for his stunning Bentley.
      United’s players know victory away at Forest will put them in a commanding position to reach February’s Wembley final against Newcastle or Southampton where they could end their six-year trophy drought dating back to the 2017 Europa League.
      Jack Butland gave a wave to the camerasCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      David De Gea had his game face onCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Tom Heaton may get a rare start this week with the cup gamesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Victor Lindelof is barely getting any game time at the minuteCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Diogo Dalot wants to wrestle back the right-back spot from Aaron Wan-BissakaCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Brandon Williams’ motor certainly catches the eyeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Tyrell Malacia’s car always smells nice and freshCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Scott McTominay wore a snood to try and keep warm in the frosty conditionsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Wout Weghorst got picked up and dropped off at trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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      How Man Utd could line up for Carabao Cup clash against Nottingham Forest with three players ruled OUT

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be without THREE stars for their crunch clash with Nottingham Forest.The Red Devils are still reeling after they suffered a crushing late 3-2 defeat at Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.
      Erik ten Hag will be without three of his stars for the trip to ForestCredit: PA

      Now boss Erik ten Hag’s focus switches to the Carabao Cup as he looks to take another step towards winning his first piece of silverware at Old Trafford.
      United head to the City Ground to face Forest in the semi-final first-leg on Wednesday.
      But the Dutchman has now revealed he will be without a key trio for the showdown.
      Winger Jadon Sancho is now back training with Ten Hag’s squad after spending time in Holland last month to build up his fitness.
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      But the 22-year-old has still not been deemed ready for selection.
      Full-back Diogo Dalot was injured after just 34 minutes against Charlton in the last round.
      He has not played since, which will means Aaron Wan-Bissaka will likely play the role of understudy once more.
      In attack, Anthony Martial will miss out again.
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      The French striker suffered a knock in the Manchester derby victory and came off the break.
      He missed the draw at Crystal Palace and loss to Arsenal and will not be in contention for Wednesday.
      When quizzed about who is available, Ten Hag replied: “The players who were not available for the Arsenal game – Dalot, Martial, Sancho – are also not available for tomorrow.”
      That means that new signing Wout Weghorst seems set to lead the line again and he will be desperate to get off the mark for United.
      Meanwhile, there is good news for Ten Hag as influential Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is back available following his one-match ban.
      The United boss has rotated his squad during the competition so far, handing opportunities to several youngsters and fringe players, but it would be a bold choice to continue that now with Wembley in sight.

      So that could mean that veteran goalie Tom Heaton misses out for first-choice David De Gea, while Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho could have to make do with a spot on the bench.
      Another tough call could come in defence, and it remains to be seen whether club captain Harry Maguire gets the nod or whether Ten Hag sticks with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez at centre-back. More

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      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd: Ten Hag’s men travel to City ground for tasty Carabao Cup semi-final – Stream, TV, odds

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on Nottingham Forest in their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The Red Devils overcame Charlton 3-0 in the last eight to book their spot in the semis.
      Man Utd beat Charlton 3-0 to win their Carabao Cup quarter-finalCredit: PA
      Forest overcame Wolves in a tense penalty shootout in their quarter-final
      Forest beat Wolves on penalties to set up their match-up with United, who are looking to win their first trophy in six years.
      United have already beaten Forest 3-0 recently in the Premier League, and they’ll be out for a similar result here.
      But Steve Cooper’s men have won four of their six games since then.
      The winner of this tie will take on Newcastle or Southampton in the final at Wembley.
      When is Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United?

      United’s trip to Forest will take place on Wednesday, January 25.
      The match will get underway from 8pm UK time.
      The game will be held at the City Ground.
      The second leg will take place on Wednesday, February 1.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      United can welcome back Casemiro after the Brazilian missed the 3-2 loss against Arsenal with suspension.
      But ithe game comes too soon for Diogo Dalot, who is still out of action with a hamstring injury.
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      Anthony Martial is also set to miss out with a leg injury.
      Odds

      Forest 90 mins – 4/1
      Draw 90 mins – 14/5
      Man Utd 90 mins – 8/13
      Forest to qualify – 11/2
      Man Utd to qualify – 1/10

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      Southampton vs Newcastle: Magpies looking to end trophy drought as they face Carabao semi-final – Stream, TV info, odds

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      NEWCASTLE are up against Southampton in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Magpies are looking to win their first major trophy since 1969 and have a brilliant opportunity to do so this season.
      Southampton beat Man City 2-0 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finalsCredit: AFP
      Joelinton scored in Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Leicester in the last eightCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s men have been in spectacular form all season, losing just twice in all competitions.
      Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League and lost 4-1 to Newcastle when the two sides played each other at St Mary’s in October.
      But the Saints were fantastic in beating Manchester City in the quarter-finals to set up their two-legged tie with Newcastle.
      Whoever comes out on top will travel to Wembley at the end of February for the final, where they will play Manchester United or Nottingham Forest.
      When is Southampton vs Newcastle?

      Southampton’s home clash against Newcastle will take place on Tuesday, January 24.
      The match will kick off at 8pm UK time.
      The first leg will be held at St Mary’s Stadium.
      The second leg will be held on Tuesday, January 31.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Southampton vs Newcastle will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Bruno Guimaraes looks set to start again for the Magpies after recovering from an ankle injury he picked up in the win over Fulham earlier this month.
      Matt Targett, Jonjo Shelvey and Emil Krafth are all out of contention as they are still struggling with injuries.
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      Alexander Isak and and Allan Saint-Maximin could both start for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Che Adams is the competition’s top scorer and he is expected to start with quarter-final hero Sekou Mara.
      Odds

      Southampton 90 mins – 15/4
      Draw 90 mins – 5/2
      Newcastle 90 mins – 3/4
      Southampton to qualify – 5/1
      Newcastle to qualify – 1/8

      *Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication. More