Manchester City dethrone Newcastle to book Carabao Cup final showdown with Arsenal

It has been a spirited trophy defence from Eddie Howe's side, but it fell flat at the penultimate hurdle.

Omar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrates. Pic: Carl Recine/Getty Images.

Manchester City 3 Newcastle 1 (Manchester City win 5-1 on aggregate)

NEWCASTLE came looking for a miracle but were instead treated to a harsh dose of reality on a chastening night when their Carabao Cup reign threatened to end with a whiff of humiliation.