The Magpies face Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday aiming to end their 54-year trophy drought.
Memories of beaten finals against Arsenal and Manchester United have faded into the background with this team having a genuine opportu
nity to end their long, long wait for silverware.
Eddie Howe’s side have been very impressive in the league and have developed into a very tough side to beat this season.
Buoyed by the return of Bruno Guimaraes, they will head to the capital full of optimism that they can defeat their opponents on Sunday.
Ahead of the showpiece event, we take a look at what a combined Newcastle United and Manchester United starting XI would look like - based on WhoScored’s player ratings this season.
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9. Bruno Guimaraes (7.25)
Guimaraes has missed Newcastle’s last three games - and the side have felt his absence. The Brazilian has been superb ever since moving to the north east, but has stepped his game up this year to become one of the top midfielders in the country. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Miguel Almiron (7.07)
Almiron has really come into his element this season and is a major weapon for Newcastle in attack. He has built a very good partnership with Trippier down the right side. Photo: George Wood
11. Marcus Rashford (7.29)
Rashford has been simply electric in-front of goal recently and is one of, if not the, most in-form player in the top-flight right now. Newcastle will have to be very wary of him on Sunday. Photo: Richard Heathcote
12. Allan Saint-Maximin (7.40)
The Frenchman hasn’t played too often this season, but very good performances against Manchester City and Liverpool have reminded everyone about how much of a weapon he can be for the Magpies. Photo: George Wood