EFL Cup Preview: Man City Seeks Wembley Return As Newcastle Faces Uphill Battle

Newcastle United headed to the Etihad Stadium hoping to overturn a two-goal deficit against Manchester City in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final. The winner would book a place in the Wembley final on March 22, where Arsenal awaited.

Manchester City had the advantage and Pep Guardiola’s side had been formidable at home all season. Newcastle, however, had enough quality to make it an uncomfortable evening, with Alexander Isak leading their attack.

Prediction: Manchester City 2–1 Newcastle United (City advance)