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...
For more than a year, the Gunners have been pursuing Garcia as the Premier League team searches for a seasoned backup to David Raya.
Despite Espanyol's impending relegation struggle, Garcia may be less inclined to make a trade if Raya is the clear No. 1 at the Emirates Stadium.
The ball is now back in Arsenal's court because Espanyol will not take anything less than Garcia's entire €25 million release clause, according to Daily Mirror reports.
Garcia is the favored option, and it is unlikely that Brazil veteran Neto will turn his current loan deal into a permanent one in 2025.
Espanyol will benefit from a longer winter break as they have already been eliminated from the Copa del Rey. On January 11, they will visit Leganes as part of their La Liga comeback.
With one point separating them from safety, the Catalans are now ranked 18th in the table.
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