Newcastle vs Man City LIVE: Carabao Cup finalists face Premier League champions in highlight clash – kickoff time, team news and how to follow
Newcastle entertain Premier League champions Manchester City in the pick of the Carabao Cup third round matches this week.
The Magpies will hope to go one further in the competition than they did last year having fallen at the final hurdle.
Eddie Howe's men reached their first major cup final since 1999 during last season's heroic run in the Carabao Cup.
But they lost 2-0 to Manchester United at Wembley and their wait for a first major trophy since the 1955 FA Cup goes on.
The Carabao Cup remains Newcastle's most likely avenue for silverware, but City will present an almighty test.
City have dominated this competition under Pep Guardiola, winning it for four straight years from 2017 to 2021.
However, City's shock 2-0 defeat to Southampton last term denied them a shot at an unprecedented quadruple and will be keen to return to their old form in the EFL Cup.
This Carabao Cup third round clash will take place on Wednesday, September 27.
Kick-off at St James' Park is set for 8pm and the draw for the fourth round will then be held after.
It will all be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting from 7pm.
Sky Go customers can stream it through their laptops or mobile devices.
Alternatively, fans can purchase a one-day NOW TV membership for £11.98 or a monthly one for £34.99 a month.
The hosts are sweating on the fitness of Harvey Barnes after he was forced off in their 8-0 win over Sheffield United with a toe injury.
Newcastle are already without Joelinton, Joe Willock and Emil Krafth but backup goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has recovered from illness.
City also have several injury concerns of their own, with Kevin De Bruyne the headline absentee with a lengthy thigh problem.
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