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Martin Caceres could make his debut for Southampton in the EFL Cup final against Manchester United as Saints bid for a first major trophy since 1976.

The 29-year-old former Barcelona and Juventus defender joined the club last week and impressed boss Claude Puel during a training in Spain.

United captain Wayne Rooney, who had been linked with a move to China, will be involved, said boss Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho is looking to add to the three League Cups he won at Chelsea.

Victory in Sunday’s match at Wembley would mean the Portuguese wins a major trophy in his first season as United boss.

“The important thing is the club and obviously the club won a trophy last season,” he said, referencing the Red Devils’ FA Cup success.

“Let’s try to win another one this season.

“I am in a period when I am more and more and more a club man.”

Team News

United attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss the game after injuring a hamstring during Wednesday’s 1-0 Europa League win at Saint-Etienne.

Midfielder Michael Carrick is fit despite injuring a calf in France, while a late decision will be made on defender Phil Jones, who has a foot problem.

Southampton hope playmaker Sofiane Boufal will return from an ankle injury.
Charlie Austin, Virgil van Dijk, Jeremy Pied, Matt Targett and Alex McCarthy all have long-term injuries.

POSSIBLE STARTING LINE-UPS

Man. United (4-2-3-1): De Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Blind, Carrick, Herrera, Lingard, Pogba, Martial, Zlatan


Southampton (4-2-3-1): Forster, Coares, Stephens, Yoshida, Bertrand, Romeu, Clasie, Tadic, Hojbjerg, Redmond, Long



Kick-off: Sunday 26th February,2017 5:30 pm

Venue(Stadium): Wembley

Last encounter: Man. United 2 Southampton 0

Referee: Andre Marriner

Our Prediction: Man. United 3 Southampton 2 (Including Extra time)

Final Score: Man. United 3 Southampton 2

Man.U. 1. Southampton. 2.

Zita55:
Man.U. 1. Southampton. 2.

Bad belle...

Manchester United 3-0 Southampton

Zita55:
Man.U. 1. Southampton. 2.

Anything can happen, Football is a game of chance..Any team that takes their chances wins the game.

I'm just loving Man United this season under Jose Mourinho

You won't believe I left Chelsea to Man U with Jose Mourinho

My wishlist this season; EFL Cup, Europa League Trophy, FA Cup and finish last 4 in Premiership so we can win The Champions League and Premiership next season

Selena06:
Bad belle...
Manchester United 3-0 Southampton

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Lmao

Holuwahyomzzy:
Anything can happen, Football is a game of chance..Any team that takes their chances wins the game.

You are right sha

softwerk:
I'm just loving Man United this season under Jose Mourinho

You won't believe I left Chelsea to Man U with Jose Mourinho

My wishlist this season; EFL Cup, Europa League Trophy, FA Cup and finish last 4 in Premiership so we can win The Champions League and Premiership next season

please wake up from ur dreams

HmmmmHmmmmHmmmm

Holuwahyomzzy:
please wake up from ur dreams

I will remind you of this my dream when it comes to pass

softwerk:


I will remind you of this my dream when it comes to pass

Will keep my fingers crossed.. Till then

softwerk:
I'm just loving Man United this season under Jose Mourinho

You won't believe I left Chelsea to Man U with Jose Mourinho

My wishlist this season; EFL Cup, Europa League Trophy, FA Cup and finish last 4 in Premiership so we can win The Champions League and Premiership next season

In d voice of Michael Jackson.
"You are not alone"

United all d way.

Manchester United lead Southampton at halftime courtesy of goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic (17') and Jese Lingard (38') and a consolation for Southampton by Manolo Gabbiadini (45') just before the stroke of halftime.

Manchester United wins the EFL Cup!!!! Congratulations to all Manchester United fans...

quote author=Holuwahyomzzy post=54051797] Will keep my fingers crossed.. Till then[/quote]

My Man U Wishlist this season;

EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (Loading)
FA Cup (Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (Loading)

So we can win the;
Champions League (In View)
Premiership next season (In View)

Mourinho my Special One!!!

softwerk:
quote author=Holuwahyomzzy post=54051797] Will keep my fingers crossed.. Till then

My Man U Wishlist this season;

EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (Loading)
FA Cup (Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (Loading)

So we can win the;
Champions League (In View)
Premiership next season (In View)

Mourinho my Special One!!!

Nice one..Congratulations!!

ojoro man u... clean, sweet, fantastic,.enticing Southampton goal was ruled out as offside.. dat referee is a man u fan....

una go hear am on 13th of march againt Chelsea...

phamzeyy:
ojoro man u...
clean, sweet, fantastic,.enticing Southampton goal was ruled out as offside..
dat referee is a man u fan....


una go hear am on 13th of march againt Chelsea...

It has been confirmed after watching several replays that the goal should have stood

softwerk:
quote author=Holuwahyomzzy post=54051797] Will keep my fingers crossed.. Till then

My Man U Wishlist this season;

EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (Loading)
FA Cup (Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (Loading)

So we can win the;
Champions League (In View)
Premiership next season (In View)

Mourinho my Special One!!!

Is your FA Cup still loading??

Holuwahyomzzy:


Is your FA Cup still loading??

My Man U Wishlist this season;

Community Shield (Check)
EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (80% Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (75% Loading)

2017/18 Season
Champions League Trophy (In View)
Premiership Trophy (In View)

NB: Are you aware Griezman is joining Man United next season?!

softwerk:


My Man U Wishlist this season;

EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (80% Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (75% Loading)

2017/18 Season
Champions League Trophy (In View)
Premiership Trophy (In View)

NB: Are you aware Griezman is joining Man United next season?!

Man United in Italy or that of Germany..Very soon all your trophies will delete..

softwerk:


My Man U Wishlist this season;

EFL Cup (Check)
Europa League Trophy (80% Loading)
Finish Top 4 in Premiership (75% Loading)

2017/18 Season
Champions League Trophy (In View)
Premiership Trophy (In View)

NB: Are you aware Griezman is joining Man United next season?!

you forgot to add the Community Shield. Even when we seem to be loosing we are winning. God bless United.