The 2023 EFL Cup final was the final match of the [[2022–23 EFL Cup]], known for sponsorship reasons as the [[Carabao Cup]]. It was the 63rd final of the competition, organized by the [[English Football League]].
Overview
The match was contested between [[Premier League]] clubs [[Manchester United]] and [[Newcastle United]]. It took place on 26 February 2023 at [[Wembley Stadium]] in London, England. For Manchester United, it represented an opportunity to win their first major trophy since the [[2017 UEFA Europa League Final]] and the first under manager [[Erik ten Hag]]. For Newcastle United, it was their first major final appearance since the [[1999 FA Cup Final]] and an attempt to end a significant trophy drought dating back to 1969.Match Details
Date: 26 February 2023 Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Attendance: 87,306[[Manchester United]] emerged victorious, defeating [[Newcastle United]] 2–0.
Goal Summary
- 33rd minute: [[Casemiro]] opened the scoring for Manchester United with a header from a [[Luke Shaw]] free-kick.
- 39th minute: A shot from [[Marcus Rashford]] was deflected into the net by Newcastle defender [[Sven Botman]], with the goal officially attributed as an own goal by Botman.
Awards
- Man of the Match: [[Casemiro]] (Manchester United)