Liverpool has its sights set on the first major trophy of the season today as it faces Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Arne Slot will be hoping he can get his hands on a first piece of silverware as the Reds' head coach, with the Dutchman looking to defend the last trophy won under his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.

If the two sides can't be separated after 90 minutes, then the final will go extra time.



As per usual, that means an extra 30 minutes of playing time, split into two 15-minute halves.

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That's a departure from most of the competition.

Prior to the semi-finals, any games that were level after 90 minutes went straight to a penalty shootout - in fact, Newcastle needed penalties to see off Nottingham Forest in their opening game in the second round back in August.

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Like Tuesday's game at Anfield, should Liverpool and Newcastle still be level after extra time, then the game will be decided by a penalty shootout.

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