Manchester City and Newcastle United face off again for a spot in the EFL Cup final.
Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final, holding a 2-0 advantage from the first match.
The two teams meet again after a significant first leg, putting Newcastle in a tough position to reverse the scoreline.
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Game information
The second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final will take place on Wednesday night at the Etihad Stadium, starting at 8pm UK time.
Manchester City leads the tie 2-0 after goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo in the first leg at Tyneside.
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Team news
Manchester City: Jeremy Doku is out with a calf injury and is expected to return in mid-February. Josko Gvardiol is also out due to a tibial fracture.
Ruben Dias is getting closer to returning to training but won’t be available yet, and John Stones, Savinho, and Mateo Kovacic are also sidelined.
Newcastle United: Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, and Tino Livramento will miss the trip to Manchester, limiting their defensive lineup as they attempt to alter the tie.
Prediction
Manchester City’s strong first leg performance and their home advantage make them favorites to win the semi-final.
While Newcastle might have some positive moments, City’s depth and ability to manage the game are likely to lead them to another win.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United (4-1 agg.)