Erik ten Hag is adamant Manchester United's hectic schedule will prove to be a 'big advantage' ahead of their Carabao Cup final clash with Newcastle United. The Red Devils host Barcelona in the second leg of their blockbuster Europa League knockout tie with Barcelona just three days before the Wembley showdown with the Magpies.
Ten Hag's side are fighting on four fronts, and will played seven matches in 23 days ahead of the first domestic final of the season. Manchester United's recent form has catapulted the club into the title race, with just one defeat suffered since the World Cup break.
Newcastle have faced just three top-flight fixtures in the same timeframe, but have failed to win any of these encounters. Eddie Howe's side suffered their first league defeat since August in their latest outing against Liverpool, with Nick Pope now suspended for the final following his first-half red card.
