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Will the Carabao Cup final go to extra-time or straight to penalties and is VAR in use?


Published on 2025-03-16 12:25:31 - Metro
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  • Liverpool and Newcastle United collide in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley this afternoon. Arne Slot's side are back after winning the competition last season after beating Chelsea in the capital. While the Premier League title appears to be in their grasp,

The article from MSN discusses the rules and specifics surrounding the Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United. It explains that if the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, it will proceed directly to a penalty shootout without extra time, a rule consistent with the semi-finals and earlier rounds. Additionally, the final will utilize the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, which has been in place since the semi-finals, to assist in decision-making. The piece also touches on the historical context, noting that this is the first time since 1976 that the final will not have extra time, and it provides some background on the teams' previous encounters in the competition.

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