Southampton will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit within the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final towards Newcastle as they appear to attain the ultimate of the competitors for the second time in seven years.
Back in 2017, the Saints misplaced 3-2 to Manchester United within the Wembley showpiece and the Red Devils would probably be ready for them once more –having racked up a wholesome first-leg lead over Nottingham Forest within the different semi-final – ought to Nathan Jones’s males efficiently come from behind towards the Magpies.
The first leg will likely be a supply of frustration for Southampton, as Adam Armstrong had a objective disallowed for essentially the most marginal of handball calls, Duje Caleta-Car was despatched off late on for 2 bookable offences and solely the brilliance of Nick Pope producing a few world-class saves stopped them scoring within the second half.
It means an away win at St James’ Park is required to flip the tie round and though the chances are stacked towards the Premier League’s backside aspect as they face one of many division’s high-flyers, their brilliance to beat Manchester City within the quarter-finals will function inspiration.
Here’s all the things you want to know concerning the second leg:
When is Newcastle vs Southampton
The match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 31 January.
Is Newcastle vs Southampton on TV?
It will likely be proven live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with protection ranging from 7pm.
What occurred within the first leg?
Newcastle received 1-0 at St Mary’s with Joelinton scoring the one objective of the sport late on, having earlier had a strike dominated out and lacking one other gilt-edged likelihood.
What is the group information?
Newcastle may have new signing Anthony Gordon accessible, though any debut is probably going to come from the bench. The Magpies are probably to be with out Jonjo Shelvey, Emil Krafth and Matt Targett, who’re all battling accidents, and Shelvey seems to be getting ready to leaving the membership for Nottingham Forest anyway
Callum Wilson has struggled for objectives in current weeks however with Alexander Isak nonetheless coming again to health, the England worldwide will probably earn one other begin up entrance.
Duje Caleta-Car noticed pink within the first leg for 2 bookable offences however served his suspension within the weekend’s FA Cup conflict, so is out there to Nathan Jones ought to he want, as is fellow centre-back Jan Bednarek, after his FA Cup ineligibility.
Moussa Djenepo faces a race towards time after being clattered by Nick Pope within the first leg, whereas new signing James Bree isn’t cup-tied and gives another choice at right-back.
Predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Willock, Longstaff, Guimaraes; Almiron, Wilson, Joelinton
Southampton XI: Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Salisu; Alcaraz, Diallo; Edozie, Ward-Prowse, Orsic; Mara
Odds (to win in 90 minutes)
Newcastle: 4/11
Draw: 7/2
Southampton: 15/2
Prediction
Newcastle 2-1 Southampton
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