Sean Longstaff insists Newcastle United will be under no 'real pressure' in a potential Carabao Cup final showdown with Manchester United. The Magpies academy graduate scored twice as Eddie Howe's side sealed a 3-1 aggregate success with a home victory over Southampton on Tuesday night.
Newcastle held a three-goal advantage after only 30 minutes, with Joelinton's strike at St Mary's quickly added to by a brace from Longstaff. Che Adams capitalised on a poor pass to give the Saints hope before the break, but the Magpies held firm in the second half despite a late red card for Bruno Guimaraes following a VAR review.
Manchester United will be the likely opponents for Newcastle at Wembley, with Erik ten Hag's side holding a comfortable aggregate lead ahead of the second lead. The Red Devils sealed a 3-0 victory in the away leg, and host Nottingham Forest in the return tie on Wednesday night.
