Harvey Barnes has not been at his flying best for Newcastle United over the last couple of months - but he is now expected to be given a fresh opportunity under Eddie Howe.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will be forced into a selection rethink for the Carabao Cup final with forward Anthony Gordon suspended for the clash with Liverpool. Gordon has been handed a three-match ban after his sending off against Brighton in the FA Cup, a suspension that encompasses the trip to Wembley on Sunday 16 March.

Newcastle are set to be dealt a hammer double blow for the League Cup final after reportedly deciding not to appeal Anthony Gordon’s red card against Brighton. The winger endured a moment of madness in the closing minutes of the FA Cup tie, raising his hands to push Jan Paul van Hecke after the referee’s whistle had gone for offside.