Unbelievable comments from Man Utd journalist ahead of possible cup final vs Newcastle United

If Newcastle United do make it to the final of the Carabao Cup next month, what you're about to read will make you all the more desperate to beat Manchester United should the two sides meet at Wembley.

According to Red Devils reporter Alex Turk, Newcastle will turn up for a 0-0 draw and play for penalties should we see off Southampton in next week's semi-final second leg.

It may seem like bad form to dig out another writer, but if you put your head above the parapet with such arrogance, ignorance and misinformation, you can't really complain when you're shot down.

Firstly, 'United' - as he refers to Manchester United in his tweets - are actually behind the higher placed United in the Premier League table in terms of position, goals scored and goal difference. To suggest Eddie Howe will turn up for a 0-0 is quite incredible when we've outscored Erik ten Hag's side so far this season, netting 33 times to Man Utd's 32.

Also, this narrative that we play 'negative football' just because we've kept more clean sheets (16) than any other side in Europe's top five leagues is so short-sighted and stinks of lazy journalism on Turk's part.

Apparently, if both sides meet in the final, it won't be a 'glamour tie', as 'one team will look to play' and 'the other play for penalties.' Again, a really odd take. You don't get to third in the Premier League after 20 games played by looking for 0-0 draws each week, Alex.

See his tweets below, which have riled a few on Tyneside following their 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in last night's first leg:

I sincerely hope Man Utd show this level of self-importance and disrespect should we make the final on February 26th!