Liverpool handed MASSIVE Carabao Cup final advantage

Liverpool have been handed a massive Carabao Cup final advantage on a plate. The Reds couldn't ask for more.

Liverpool will aim to win the first trophy of the Arne Slot era on Sunday, March 16th. The Reds return to Wembley, hoping to retain the Carabao Cup.

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They won it in fantastic fashion last season, of course. Jurgen Klopp, winning what turned out to be his final trophy, had to try and beat Chelsea with a mix of senior and youth players.

Injuries had left the squad depleted, forcing youngsters into the biggest game of their lives. Virgil van Dijk, one of the few first-team stars able to play, popped up with the only goal in extra-time.

It was a truly legendary moment as 'Klopp's kids' delivered a major trophy. Now Slot will hope to keep the trophy at Anfield - and kick-off his era.

They've made it all the way to the final, beating Tottenham Hotspur over two legs in the semi-final. Next up is Newcastle United in the final.

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But it won't be a complete Newcastle.

Anthony Gordon suspended

Anthony Gordon got himself sent off on Sunday as Newcastle hosted Brighton in the FA Cup. The Scouser delivered a push to his defender's head, earning a straight red card for violent conduct.

With that, Gordon gets a three-game ban that will suspend him from the Carabao Cup final.

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And so he will not face Liverpool at Wembley. It's a major blow to Newcastle as Gordon is undoubtedly one of their best players.

They'll now be heavily weakened against the Reds and Slot's sides are now overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy. Complacency could now be their biggest threat.

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Liverpool still need to get this one over the line on the 16th but they've taken a step towards the trophy without lifting a finger today. Roll on the final.

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