Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United players will raise their games in the coming weeks with one eye on the Carabao Cup final. A repeat of the 1999 FA Cup final is set to take place at Wembley when the Red Devils take on Newcastle United.
Erik ten Hag lost his first two games as manager but has transformed Man United into one of the Premier League’s most in-form sides. Victory over Crystal Palace leapfrogged them above the Magpies - who stuttered against West Ham - and into third place.
However, Ten Hag must deal with a busier schedule before the final which could hand Newcastle an advantage. The Red Devils have five fixtures before the February 26 showdown, with Eddie Howe and Co only playing twice.
