Newcastle United's defence of the Carabao Cup ended on Wednesday, 4 February, as they lost 3-1 to Manchester City in the second leg of their semi-final tie. The result at the Etihad Stadium confirmed a 5-1 aggregate defeat for the holders. Manchester City will now progress to face Arsenal in the final.
This cup exit continues a challenging 2025/2026 season for Eddie Howe's side. Newcastle currently occupies 11th position in the Premier League table, holding a record of nine wins, six draws, and nine losses. Their overall form is considered average, with the team scoring 33 goals and conceding 33 goals in the league. The club had also failed to win their last three consecutive Premier League matches before the cup tie. Their biggest league defeat this season was a 1-4 loss to Liverpool on 31 January 2026.
