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Paul Merson has backed Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle today - although he’s not expecting the Reds to do it the easy way.

Liverpool goes in search of its first piece of silverware in the Arne Slot era at Wembley as it looks to defend the trophy it won against Chelsea last year - the last of Jurgen Klopp’s time in charge.

The Reds will be the favorites to beat Newcastle, who will be looking to end their long, long wait for a major trophy, and will carry a threat despite missing some big names.



Gary Neville and Roy Keane don’t fancy the Magpies’ chances though, having backed Liverpool to complete the first part of a potential double this season.

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Making his prediction for Sportskeeda, the former Arsenal star has backed Liverpool to win in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Wembley.

"I’m someone who always gives teams a chance in games, but I didn’t give that to Newcastle in this fixture a few weeks ago.

I’m not only saying that because I know Liverpool will turn up for this game and I can’t say the same for Newcastle!

“Liverpool have been in this situation before and they know their way around finals.

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That means Merson disagrees with Alan Shearer who, perhaps unsurprisingly, is backing his hometown club to end its long wait for a trophy, having made the bold call of a win for the Magpies in normal time.

"I'm predicting Newcastle to win 2-1, in normal time,” Shearer told Betfair
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