Liverpool win: Liverpool can take confidence from their dominant recent record against Newcastle. The Magpies are winless in their last 17 encounters with the Reds, including their clash at Anfield just 18 days ago. Newcastle have suffered 12 defeats in that spell, conceding 38 goals.
BTTS – No: The absence of Anthony Gordon is really damaging, as no Newcastle player comes close to the 49 chances he has created this season. Meanwhile, Lewis Hall, their fourth-highest creator with 34, is also unavailable. In total, Newcastle are without two players responsible for nearly 30% of their Premier League chances this season.
Mohamed Salah to score: The Egyptian king, 32, is enjoying another stellar campaign and has a cracking record against Newcastle having scored 10 goals in 17 meetings.
Dominik Szoboszlai to assist: The Hungarian international has fashioned 40 opportunities for his teammates in the 2024-25 league campaign, with nine classified as big chances – a figure bettered only by Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Szoboszlai also ranks third for touches in the opposition penalty area and has an expected assists (xA) figure of 4.19.
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.
Most read in Football
TUCH OF CLASS
Tuchel's first England squad confirmed as new boss makes surprise selections
MAN UTD RATINGS
Fernandes a leader and Zirkzee superb but Hojlund a tough watch vs Sociedad
FINALLY ENG
Prem star, 32, set for first England call after 197 top-flight games and no cap
EUR ON!
Europa League quarter-finals confirmed as Man Utd and Tottenham learn their fate
ROYAL LEADER
Prince William gives his verdict on England's chances at World Cup
ASTON WILLA
Wills reveals ritual with kids when watching Villa & how he lurks on fan forums
16 hours agoNew York StateComments Off on Liverpool vs Newcastle: Get £40 in free bets to spend on the Carabao Cup final with BetMGM
BetMGM
LIVERPOOL and Newcastle United go head-to-head in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
And bookmakers BetMGM are offering brand new customers a cool £40 in free bets when you register an account and stake a tenner on the EFL Cup showdown.
*BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1x £10 Free Bet on Football, 1x £10 Free Bet on Horse Racing, 2 x £10 Free Bet Builders. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chase their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
The first piece of silverware of the season is on the line this Sunday as Liverpool and Newcastle United go head-to-head in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool, the most successful club in the competition’s history, enter the final as odds-on favourites at 5/8 to retain their crown.
However, their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain may have taken a toll, with the Reds falling on penalties after a gruelling 120-minute battle.
While hopes of an historic treble have been dashed, manager Arne Slot still has the chance to secure a Premier League and League Cup double in his debut season.
Many of his squad are no strangers to success in this competition, having lifted the trophy twice in the last three years (2022, 2024).
Liverpool can also take confidence from their dominant recent record against Newcastle.
The Magpies are winless in their last 17 encounters with the Reds, including their clash at Anfield just 18 days ago. Newcastle have suffered 12 defeats in that spell, conceding 38 goals.
However, Liverpool will be without key defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley, meaning Jarell Quansah is set to fill in at right-back.
Underdogs Newcastle are also dealing with significant absences as they aim to end a 70-year wait for major silverware.
Winger Anthony Gordon is suspended following his red card against Brighton in the FA Cup, while Lewis Hall is sidelined until next season with a foot injury.
The Magpies will be eager to make amends for their 2023 final defeat to Manchester United.
While they return to London buoyed by their recent victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, they had lost three of their previous four matches before that win.
Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ page
Deposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected Games
Then place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football market
Once that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free bets
William Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*
Liverpool vs Newcastle preview betting tips and predictions
Win to Nil
Liverpool’s dominance over Newcastle United is nothing short of remarkable. The Reds have won 12 of their last 17 encounters with the Magpies and have not suffered defeat against them since 2015.
Arne Slot’s side are no strangers to the big occasion, having contested multiple Wembley finals in the past decade—winning the majority. Their attacking prowess is evident, boasting 14 more goals than any other Premier League side this season (69), while only Arsenal have conceded fewer shots on target, goals, and have a lower expected goals conceded (xGC).
With Newcastle missing key players, Liverpool will look to assert control from the outset. The absence of Anthony Gordon is particularly significant, as no Newcastle player comes close to the 49 chances he has created this season. Meanwhile, Lewis Hall, their fourth-highest creator with 34, is also unavailable.
In total, Newcastle are without two players responsible for nearly 30% of their Premier League chances this season. While Alexander Isak remains a clinical finisher, he is likely to find himself starved of service.
Liverpool Win to Nil at 2/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
First goalscorer and correct score predictions
Liverpool vs Newcastle
First goalscorer: Mohamed Salah at 11/4 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERE
Correct score: 2-0 at 15/2 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE
Assist
Dominik Szoboszlai looks a generous price at 5/1 to register an assist in Sunday’s final.
The Liverpool midfielder, 24, has recorded six assists in 39 appearances this season – though that tally could easily have been higher given the number of chances he has created.
The Hungarian international has fashioned 40 opportunities for his teammates in the 2024-25 league campaign, with nine classified as big chances – a figure bettered only by Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Szoboszlai also ranks third for touches in the opposition penalty area and has an expected assists (xA) figure of 4.19.
Salah, at 9/4, may be the safer bet, but Szoboszlai offers real value. When these sides met just 18 days ago, he provided two key passes, got on the scoresheet and was named player of the match.
Dominik Szoboszlai to assist at 5/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.
*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.
*BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1 x £10 football, 1 x £10 horse racing & 2 x £10 Bet Builders. Free Bets cannot be used on e-sports and non UK/IE horse racing. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned T&Cs apply. 18+ GambleAware.org.
*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly
*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.
Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme –Sun Club.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chase their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
16 hours agoNew York StateComments Off on Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup 2025 LIVE RESULTS: Templegate’s tips for huge day as Galopin Des Champs guns for hat-trick
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL’S Gold Cup day is here with the countdown ON for the showpiece.
Can Galopin Des Champs bids to complete a stunning hat-trick of Gold Cup wins and join the greats, but money is pouring in for Rachael Blackmore on Monty’s Star.
The big one gets underway at 4pm this afternoon, and we’ve got all the latest updates and news for today’s full race card.
Sun Racing’s renowned tipster Templegate has been on hand here all week, and will bring you all of the tips for EVERY race on the final afternoon.
16 hours agoNew York StateComments Off on Wombat snatcher Sam Jones flees Australia in shame after kidnapping baby… and could be BANNED from ever going back
A DISGRACED American influencer has fled Australia after viral footage showing her kidnapping a baby wombat caused the Prime Minister to blast her behaviour.
Montana-based hunting influencer Sam Jones left the country on Friday morning after her social media post ignited an online fury among Australians.
Instagram / samstrays_somewhereShocking footage showed the moment a U.S. influencer kidnapped a baby wombat in Oz[/caption]
Instagram / samstrays_somewhereSam Jones was filmed taking the animal from its mother when it squealed in distress[/caption]
Instagram / samstrays_somewhereHer online post sparked fury among livid Australians and multiple politicians[/caption]
Aussie PM Anthony Albanese even hit back at the woman, as he threatened: “Try taking a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there.”
Home affairs minister Tony Burke also said that immigration authorities were checking her visa conditions to see if she had breached them.
The minister said that he couldn’t “wait to see the back of this individual” and authorities were “working through the conditions” on the woman’s visa to determine “whether immigration law has been breached”.
The defiant minister added: “There has never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia.”
An online petition also gained over 30,000 signatures demanding that the influencer be deported from the country
According to the BBC, however, Jones was not charged or deemed a threat to the country, and reports that the government might revoke her visa have not come true yet.
Shocking footage of Jones kidnapping a baby wombat from its mother sparked online fury in a social media post which has since been deleted.
In the video, she approaches the wombat joey as it walks with its mother before she suddenly takes it and runs back to the cameraman.
The wombat can be seen struggling whilst its alarmed mother runs after the influencer.
Jones proclaims whilst she holds the distressed animal: “I caught a baby wombat!”
The cameraman even points out in the video: “Look at the mother, it’s chasing after her.”
Jones replies in the video: “OK mama’s right there and she is p***ed, let’s let him go.”
The post was met with an influx of backlash – but this is not the first time the social media star has caught attention before for her animal interactions.
Cowboy State Daily reported her goal of hunting her first black bear during spring bear season in Wyoming, and described her “stalking red stags with a bow in Chile”, and “slaying a wild pig with a knife in New Zealand”.
Who is Sam Jones?
Sam Jones, from Montana, U.S., is a hunting influencer with nearly 100,000 followers on Instagram.
She describes herself as an “outdoor enthusiast” and a “hunter”.
The star has since deleted her controversial post and made her account private.
She also claims to be a “wildlife biologist” and “environmental scientist” with an MSc degree.
She has since deleted her TikTok account and made her Instagram private.
A new account which claims to be Jones was set up, and it said she was “really sorry about the wombat incident” and that it was a “mistake”.
And on Thursday, the account posted another message saying that the “hate was too much for me to handle”.
The account added: “You guys are insane. I get hundreds of death threats for picking up an animal. WT*? Imagine someone just goes up to your child and curses at them? Let’s have some respect.”
Responding to the backlash of her more recent engagement with the helpless wombat, Jones defended herself and claimed she only held the joey momentarily before returning it to its mother.
She wrote: “For everyone that’s worried and unhappy, the baby was carefully held for ONE minute in total and then released back to mum.
“They wandered back off into the bush together completely unharmed. I didn’t think I would be able to catch it in the first place, and took an opportunity to appreciate a really incredible animal up close.”
Livid Australians demanded that Jones be reported to the Australian Department of Home Affairs “so they can ban her from ever stepping foot in Australia again”, before she eventually fled.
She was also slammed by RSCPA Australia who said the footage showed a “blatant disregard” for native wildlife, and that the distress to the baby and its mum caused by the “callous act” was clear.
GettyA baby wombat eating grass with its mother[/caption]
Captain D’s operates out of more than 530 restaurants in 23 US statesThe chain’s hand batter-dipped fish is a classic fan-favourite
This expansion follows the successful launch of US favourites Popeyes, Chick-fil-A and Dave’s Hot Chicken in the UK.
Captain D’s is a prominent fast-food restaurant chain in the United States, renowned for its seafood offerings.
The brand is celebrated for its hand-battered fish and indulgent seafood platters.
These feature an array of dishes such as crispy butterfly shrimp, crab shells stuffed with seafood, and even a dozen fried oysters available as a side option.
Additionally, the chain is well-known for its hush puppies – small, savoury, deep-fried balls made from a cornmeal-based batter that perfectly complement its seafood dishes.
Captain D’s has officially signed a 20-unit master franchise agreement to introduce its restaurants to the United Kingdom, marking the brand’s inaugural foray into the European market.
The expansion is advancing rapidly, with plans for the first UK location to open in Kent by August 2025.
However, the precise site of the debut restaurant remains unconfirmed, as the chain is still in the process of negotiating a lease for an undisclosed location.
Following the Kent opening, further restaurants are expected to launch soon after in Sussex and Hampshire, paving the way for Captain D’s growth across the region.
Naveed Chattha, operations director of CDs Holdings, said: “We have been looking for the right brand to introduce to the UK market, which is exciting and healthy.
“There is a large fish and chips market in the UK, but no one has tried to apply discipline, standards, and quality to such a level here before. With our experience, we feel Captain D’s is the right choice.”
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchers or VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard – This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando’s where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you’ll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
US fast food chains expand into the UK
Captain D’s is just one of a number of US fast food chains opening branches across the UK.
The burger joint Wendy’s is already a hit in the US with over 6,000 restaurants.
Brits commuting in St. Pancras International Station can now grab their favourite burgers before jumping onto their train.
The new spot marks the fast food giant’s 16th location in the UK since it was launched in Covent Garden in 2013.
While most of Shake Shack’s UK sites are based in London, bosses have expanded into other locations in recent years, including Essex, Oxford, and Cardiff.
Shake Shack’s humble beginnings trace back to a New York hot dog cart helmed by Randy Garutti.
The fast-food joint, which is famous for its Louisiana-style chicken burgers and tenders, first came to the UK in 2021, opening a site in Westfield shopping centre in Stratford.
But it now intends to expand across the UK, including in cities like Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol.
Dunkin’ Donuts, which currently has 30 stores in the UK, hopes to open 30 new branches over the next couple of years as part of a major expansion plan.
Dunkin’ Donuts landed in the UK in St John’s in Liverpool in May 2016.
The chain is huge in the US, with almost 9,500 stores spread across the country.
It sells a range of doughnuts, other sweet treats, and hot and cold drinks.
