Liverpool will look to win the Carabao Cup for the 11th time on Sunday.
Newcastle will look to lift the Carabao Cup for the first time on Sunday
As Newcastle chase their first major trophy in more than 50 years, the Carabao Cup offers them the opportunity to achieve this dream - which if realised would also put money into the club's bank account. The Magpies have the chance to make history this Sunday. And while they are seen by many as underdogs - the club drew 3-3 against Liverpool earlier this season.
The club's ambitions and investment has Eddie Howe's side sitting in the top-six of the Premier League so far this season. And while that doesn't sound as impressive as Liverpool's form in the same competition - The Reds are on track to win their 20th Premier League title.
Eddie Howe's Newcastle overcame Arsenal to make the final, defeating the Gunners home and away. It was an impressive feat for the squad as Arsenal are tucked in second position right behind Liverpool in the league - 15 points back with a game in hand.
After a long drought since Newcastle raised a major piece of silverware, they won't be the only team under pressure as Liverpool's manager Arne Slot is keen to secure his first trophy with the club. It is the second time in three years Newcastle have got within a game of the cup - losing to Manchester United in 2023 losing 2-0.
Although Newcastle have yet to win the Carabao Cup, Liverpool will be hoping to lift it for the 11th time.
Victory at Wembley on Sunday would give Newcastle their first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a first domestic cup win since 1955. The prize money might feel like a drop in the ocean in comparison to other competitions, but it's not nothing.
How much is on offer for the winner?
The club that raises this season's Carabao Cup will secure a prize of £100,000. The winner will also secure a spot in the Conference League if they haven't already qualified for European football by other means. While this is a moot point for Liverpool due to their big lead at the top of the table and the likelihood that they will win the competition - it could benefit The Magpies.
How much is on offer for the runner-up?
The runners-up of the competition will walk away with £50,000.
How does this prize money compare to other competitions?
The Carabao Cup prize money is significantly less than the £2million awarded to the club that wins the FA Cup. The Premier League prize pool offers even more than that - with all 20 clubs understood to have netted more than £100m in the 2023-24 season.