Football news LIVE: Manchester United set up Carabao Cup showdown with Newcastle, Ten Hag hails Sancho return, transfer reaction after Chelsea smash record, Premier League build-up

Manchester United joined Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final to set up a mouth-watering clash at Wembley.

The Red Devils finished the job against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, sealing a 2-0 (5-0 agg) victory to book their place in the February 26 showdown.

United fans are revelling in the return of promising times after years of obscurity, while Newcastle supporters are daring to dream of a first major trophy since 1955.

After a week dominated by FA Cup drama, transfer sagas and Carabao Cup action, the Premier League is back with a bang on Friday night.

Chelsea and their army of new signings welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge at 8pm – live on talkSPORT.

Of course, we’ll keep bringing you all the fallout to a record-breaking transfer window as we build-up to an exciting weekend of football.

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