Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier has named former Atletico Madrid team-mate Stefan Savic as his 'favourite s***house' just days after Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag dubbed the Magpies 'annoying'.
The two sides meet under the iconic Wembley arch to face off in the Carabao Cup final as Newcastle aim to win their first major honour since 1955. United's silverware drought isn't quite as long, but Ten Hag recognises how important it would be for the Red Devils to end their own six-year wait for a trophy in his debut season at the helm.
He is well aware that while United go in as favourites, it will not be easy and has admitted he finds Newcastle an "annoying" side to play against. Eddie Howe's men have often been accused of having a tedency to waste time and Ten Hag's comments could be seen as a warning to referee David Coote.
