"Newcastle will hope to claim a first-leg advantage, and edge a step closer to a Wembley return, when they host Manchester City in the EFL Cup semi-finals tonight. Newcastle claimed the trophy last year to record their first piece of domestic silverware in 70 years. City have become accustomed to Wembley trips over recent years but they haven't won this competition since 2021."
"Newcastle claimed the trophy last year to record their first piece of domestic silverware in 70 years. City have become accustomed to Wembley trips over recent years but they haven't won this competition since 2021. Both teams won in the FA Cup at the weekend, with City beating Exeter 10-1 and Newcastle edging past Bournemouth on a penalty shoot-out."
Newcastle host Manchester City in an EFL Cup semi-final, seeking a first-leg advantage and a route back to Wembley. Newcastle won the cup last year, claiming their first domestic trophy in 70 years. Manchester City regularly reach Wembley but last won this competition in 2021. Both clubs recorded FA Cup wins at the weekend: City beat Exeter 10-1, while Newcastle advanced past Bournemouth after a penalty shoot-out. The tie offers Newcastle the chance to defend their title and gives City an opportunity to add another domestic cup amid busy fixture schedules.
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