Manchester City struck three times in the first half as they eased into the Carabao Cup final by completing a comfortable 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle, Irish News reports.
Omar Marmoush netted twice in the opening half hour of the second leg of their semi-final at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday and Tijjani Reijnders added to the tally.
Anthony Elanga pulled one back as City – continuing a worrying recent trend for manager Pep Guardiola – eased off in the second period but their 3-1 success on the night was more than good enough.
City’s victory sent them through to a Wembley date against Premier League leaders Arsenal and comprehensively ended Newcastle’s trophy defence.
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On their part Arsenal reached the final after eliminating Chelsea.
The Gunners went through 4-2 on aggregate – 3-2 win in the first leg at Stamford Bridge and a 1-0 second leg win at the Emirates stadium.
