Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker believes Newcastle United are the 'better team' ahead of a potential Carabao Cup final showdown. Both teams picked up away victories in their semi-final first leg ties, with the Magpies holding a one-goal lead over Southampton ahead of the return clash at St James' Park.
Joelinton scored the only goal of the game at St Mary's on Tuesday night, and Newcastle have a free weekend ahead of the second leg on January 31. Manchester United could lie in wait for either the Magpies or the Saints at Wembley, with Erik Ten Hag's side recording a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest the following night.
Newcastle currently sit above the Red Devils in the Premier League table on goal difference, although the latter hold a game in hand. Parker believes the top-four rivals will meet in the Carabao Cup final, and reckons Eddie Howe's side could hold the edge despite Manchester United being considered the favourites for the trophy.
