Confirmed team news
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Quansah, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Diaz; Diogo Jota.
Newcastle United XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
He’s a keeper
Arne Slot has hinted that Alisson will start against Newcastle at Wembley, rather than last year’s final hero Caoimhin Kelleher.
Slot said: “They haven’t heard it themselves, but everyone who uses common sense [might guess].
“So [look] all of our line-ups, and you might have an idea.”
Early team news
Not long now until we learn the two XI’s from the Home of Football.
For Newcastle, Antony Gordon (suspension), Lewis Hall (ankle) and Sven Botmon (knee) are all missing.
Liverpool will definitely be without Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle), Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Joe Gomez (hamstring).
Toon takeover
There’s already a decent contingent of Newcastle fans soaking up the pre-match atmosphere in Wembley.
A few will be nursing sore heads following a raucous night in the capital.
Thousands of Toon supporters flocked to Covent Garden last night to oil up ahead of today’s potentially history-making clash.
Cup for it
It could be a day to remember for Newcastle as the first silverware of the season is up for grabs this afternoon.
Eddie Howe’s men are looking to a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy as they line up against Liverpool at Wembley.
Toon have travelled in big numbers, taking over the capital on Saturday night ahead of today’s showdown.
But they have it all to do against the holders, as Arne Slot targets a first trophy of his tenure.
No team has won this competition more times than Liverpool, with the Reds holding a formidable recent record over the Magpies.
Records are there to be broken, though. Whatever happens, it’s set to be an absolute belter in the Wembley sunshine.
Kick-off at 4.30pm, team news is imminent from the Home of Football.
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