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Man City brush aside Newcastle to reach League Cup final

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Manchester City's striker Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring the first goal against Newcastle United in the English League Cup semi-final on February 4, 2026. [AFP]

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

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