Newcastle United made it three different League Cup winners in as many years last season, and the Magpies now hope to become the first repeat winners since Man City did it in 2021.

Arsenal reached the League Cup final for the first time in eight years as Kai Havertz sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea.

Again, though, City collapsed after the restart and allowed an improved Spurs to share the spoils. Pep Guardiola’s side continue to act unlike title winners, so their best chance of silverware this season may be the domestic cups.

Manchester City take on Newcastle in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie on Wednesday, looking to seal a Wembley showdown with Arsenal.Pep Guardiola’s side hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg,