United haven't won a major trophy since the 2017 Europa League, a prize they claimed just weeks after beating Southampton in their most recent League Cup final appearance. United, who last won the title in 2013, finished a dismal sixth in the Premier League last term. Despite a recent dip in form, Newcastle are fifth in the Premier League, just two places behind United. For this weekend, they are focused on winning the club's first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Karius is best known for his costly howlers in Liverpool's 2018 Champions League final defeat against Real Madrid.
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