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Stuart Pearce backs Newcastle to cause an upset and BEAT Man United in the Carabao Cup final... as he hails the 'incredible' job Eddie Howe has done in turning the club around Newcastle will face off against Man United in the Carabao Cup final this month United will hope to end their six-year wait for a trophy in the clash at Wembley But, Stuart Pearce has backed Eddie Howe's side to cause an upset in the final

By Will Pickworth For Mailonline

Published: 19:50 GMT, 2 February 2023 | Updated: 19:50 GMT, 2 February 2023

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Stuart Pearce has backed Newcastle beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final.

Both teams overcame their opponents in the semi-finals of the competition this week, with Newcastle defeating Southampton 3-1 on aggregate while United beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 over two legs.

They will face off in the tournament's showpiece event at Wembley on February 26 in what will be the Magpies' first cup final since 1999.

Eddie Howe's side are enjoying a stellar season, with their appearance in the Carabao Cup final complementing their third place position in the Premier League, where they have conceded just 11 goals in 20 games.

And Pearce - who played 52 times for Newcastle from 1997-99