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...
On Boxing Day, the Premier League made a spectacular comeback with eight exciting games.
André Ayew's close-range goal in the seventh minute gave the Foxes an early lead after an unexpected start on Merseyside, but Ruud van Nistelrooy's team was unable to build on any momentum before the Reds gained control.
Dutch international Cody Gakpo curled his shot into the top corner to tie the score at one all after Mohamed Salah struck the bar in the last minutes immediately before extra time.
In the 49th minute, Alexis Mac Allister's cut-back (his second assist of the evening) put the England midfielder within the six-yard box, setting Slot's team up for an eighth straight Boxing Day victory. Curtis Jones then scored from close range with a skillful touch to give Liverpool the lead.
Less than eight minutes from the end, Salah's inch-perfect finish sealed all three points for the evening, allowing Liverpool to capitalize on Chelsea's mistakes earlier in the day.
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