Carabao Cup Predictions: Semi-Final First Legs

Here are Sports Illustrated’s predictions for the first legs of the 2025–26 Carabao Cup semi-finals. An Alexander Isak goal saw Newcastle down Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the third round of this competition two seasons ago, and the Magpies have generally troubled the perennial Premier League champions on Tyneside.

Pep Guardiola critcises officiating after six-minute VAR check during Manchester City Carabao Cup victory

In a lengthy rant, Guardiola criticised the long VAR check and referenced refereeing decisions that had previously gone against his team.
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'We're still in there fighting' - Newcastle manager not ready to concede after first-leg Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Man City

Newcastle United are down but not out, according to Eddie Howe. The Magpies fell 2-0 at home to Manchester City on Tuesday in the first leg

Carabao Cup 2025-26 third round schedule, fixtures, results, dates for League Cup

League Cup results | League Cup winners, recordsThe League Cup may be the least celebrated of the in-season tournaments, but it's given us a number of treats over the years dating back to wins from Middlesbrough,

Watch Manchester City vs Newcastle streaming for free today; Carabao Cup Semifinals start time, odds

Today’s English soccer slate features EPL sides and Manchester City facing off against Newcastle United in the 2025-26 English Carabao Cup.
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