Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. GMT).
Manchester City heads into the match with a significant advantage after securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg at St. James' Park on January 14. Antoine Semenyo, a recent signing for City, broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute of the first leg, and Rayan Cherki added a second goal in the 98th minute, sealing a comfortable win for the Citizens.
Newcastle will have to overturn the two-goal deficit if they want to defend their Carabao Cup title at Wembley this season. A 2-0 win for Newcastle would force extra time, while a three-goal margin of victory would see them through to the final.
Manchester City's form has been patchy since the first leg, with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a disappointing 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle's form has been even worse, with only one win in their last five matches, along with two defeats and two draws.
Both teams are grappling with significant injury concerns heading into the second leg. Manchester City will be without several key players, including Rayan Cherki, who is doubtful after picking up a knock in the game against Tottenham. Jeremy Doku is out with a calf injury, while Josko Gvardiol is sidelined with a tibial fracture. Ruben Dias, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho are also expected to miss the game. Newcastle's defensive woes are compounded by the unavailability of Emil Krafth, Fabian Schär, Jamaal Lascelles and Valentino Livramento.
Key players for Manchester City to watch include Erling Haaland, the Premier League's leading scorer, Rayan Cherki, City's top scorer in the Carabao Cup so far with three goals, and Phil Foden, who sets the tempo in big matches.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Streaming options are available via Paramount+ and beIN Sports.