Runaway Premier League leader and League Cup holder, Liverpool, represents a formidable hurdle for Newcastle United on Sunday, but there is a feeling that the underdog is better prepared than against Manchester United in 2023.
And in Sweden’s Alexander Isak, the Magpies have a striker capable of becoming a new Geordie legend.
Not that the 25-year-old, who has scored 22 goals in 32 appearances this season, is too versed in Newcastle folklore.
“I didn’t have too much knowledge, but my football knowledge in general is pretty bad,” Isak told reporters on Friday. “Alan Shearer, Papiss Cisse, Demba Ba, that’s kind of where it stops.
“I think you find out quite quickly about the greats and about the history of the club. And yeah, I’m trying to create my own history. I’m happy with what I’ve done so far.”
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Before the final, Sportstar looks at how much prize money the winner and runner-up get after the game at Wembley.
How much will the Carabao Cup winner get?
The Carabao Cup winner or the victor in the League Cup gets 100,000 pounds (INR 1.125 Cr.). The runner-up gets 50,000 pounds (INR 56.26 lakh).
Do you get a European place for winning the Carabao Cup?
Yes, the winner of the Carabao Cup gets a direct spot in the playoffs round of UEFA Europa Conference League. It also means that there is no direct qualification for the winners in the Europa League.
How does the prize money compare to other tournaments?
Compared to the other major tournaments in England and Europe, the prize money of the League Cup is fairly low. For example, the winning amount for the FA Cup is £2 million while that of the UEFA Champions League is £21 million.
League Cup prize money comparison:
- FA Cup winner – 20 times (£2 million)
- UEFA Europa Conference League winner – 60 times (£6 million)
- UEFA Europa League winner – 110 times (£11 million)
- Amount to enter Champions League league phase – 157 times (£15.7 million)
- UEFA Champions League winner – 210 times (£21 million)
Content Source: sportstar.thehindu.com