Pressure on Pep, Haaland's form, Guimarães absence and more talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup semifinal.

City cruised past Newcastle and will face the Premier League leaders at Wembley.

Omar Marmoush's brace and a third from Tijjani Reijnders extended Manchester City's aggregate lead over Newcastle to 5-0 in the Carabao Cup semifinal before Anthony Elanga scored a consolation.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Manchester City vs. Newcastle United English Carabao Cup game from February 4, 2026 on ESPN.

It is hard to deny the advantages that Manchester City carry into the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinals – a two-goal lead is a healthy cushion to take into Wednesday's match against Newcastle United,

Manchester City’s recent dip in form has prompted internal reflection over Pep Guardiola’s long-term future, with the club quietly weighing potential succession scenarios despite his contract running until 2027.

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