Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Eddie Howe has named an unchanged starting line-up and bench from Monday’s 1-0 win at West Ham United with Nick Pope keeping his place in goal ahead of Martin Dubravkaafter missing the 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United. Pope is one of six changes to Newcastle ’s side from their previous Wembley Stadium visit.

The Liverpool vs Newcastle United Carabao Cup Final will be played at Wembley Stadium, London, on March 16, Sunday.