Dan Burn celebrating with the Carabao Cup trophy in 2025(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle United are a mere 180 minutes away from gracing Wembley once more in their quest to defend their Carabao Cup title. The Magpies, who triumphed over Liverpool to secure the trophy in 2025, remain contenders this year as the tournament reaches the business end.

Goals either side of the half-time break from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were instrumental in securing Eddie Howe's team a 2-1 victory at Wembley, ending a lengthy drought for silverware. While Isak has since moved to Liverpool, Burn and his team-mates old and new are pursuing of another title.

Manchester City pose the next challenge for Newcastle, with a two-legged semi-final determining which team will advance. The first leg will be hosted by Newcastle, and supporters will have the opportunity to witness the clash without charge.

The first leg of the Newcastle United vs Manchester City semi-final is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at 8pm at St James' Park. Both teams will be vying to take a lead into the return leg, set to take place at the Etihad Stadium on February 4 and...