Carabao Cup 2025-2026: Newcastle-Tottenham, the likely lineups

Newcastle receives Tottenham in the Carabao Cup round of 16. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at St. James’Park. The Magpies look to continue their positive momentum after their two consecutive victories in the Champions League against Benfica and in the Premier League against Fulham. Spurs also arrive at the fixture in great form as evidenced by their third place in the league standings, just five lengths behind leading Arsenal.

Howe is banking on Osula in attack, with Elanga and Barnes completing the trident. In midfield, Willock is expected to give Tonali a rest, in defense there’s former AC Milan man Thiaw with Schar.

Howe is relying on Osula in the defense.

Frank relies on Tel in attack, with Johnson and Odobert on either side of him, while Xavi Simons is expected to start from the bench. Bentancur in the midfield booth, in goal chance for Kinsky in place of Vicario.

Probable lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Krafth, Thiaw, Schar, Burn; Joelinton, Willock, Miley; Elanga, Osula, Barnes. All. Howe.

Tottenham (4-3-3): Kinsky; Porro, Palhinha, Danso, Spence; Gray, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Tel, Odobert. All. Frank.