Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling Carabao Cup semi-final encounter, a fixture that carries significant weight for both clubs as they chase domestic silverware and momentum for the remainder of their seasons. The Carabao Cup, often considered a gateway trophy, has increasingly grown in prestige, particularly for clubs aiming to establish dominance or signal resurgence. For Manchester City, the competition has long been a familiar hunting ground, while for Newcastle United, it represents a golden opportunity to cement their transformation into one of England’s elite football institutions. With tactical brilliance, squad depth, and high-stakes drama expected, this clash stands as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the domestic cup calendar. Manchester City enter the semi-final with a reputation as one of the most dominant teams in English football history, particularly under the stewardship of Pep Guardiola. The Catala...
The Swedish player has scored in less than five minutes against Manchester United at Old Trafford after scoring in his previous five Premier League games for Newcastle.
He has now scored eight goals in his past six games, matching a record set by a historic Tyneside match.
Alan Shearer is the only other player who has scored 25 goals or more for Newcastle in a single calendar year.
With 25 goals in 2024, Isak now joins him in that elite club.
What is in store for him in 2025?
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