Loris Karius looks set to play for Newcastle in next weekend's Carabao Cup Final against Manchester United.

Nick Pope's Wembley dream went up in smoke as Liverpool put themselves back into the race for the top four with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.

The England goalkeeper was dismissed 22 minutes into a pulsating Premier League contest at St James' Park for handling outside his penalty area and will be suspended for Sunday's clash with Manchester United at Wembley.

With Martin Dubravka having already played for United in the competition during his loan spell earlier this season and Karl Darlow on loan at Hull, former Liverpool keeper Karius looks set to be handed a Newcastle debut he could not have expected, with Mark Gillespie the other option for Newcastle.

"They've started games away from competitive action in several friendlies and training games. I'd say they're match ready," said Newcastle boss Eddie Howe of Karius and Gillespie.

"I would have confidence in them, that's what they're in the squad for. They've both been very competitive and part of our group all season. I have full confidence."