LONDON (Reuters) - Winning the League Cup final on Sunday would be the first step in putting Manchester United back where they belong, says Brazilian winger Antony ahead of his side's Wembley clash with Newcastle United.
Erik ten Hag's in-form side will start as favourites for an intriguing showpiece against a Newcastle side also on the rise after a much longer trophy-less period.
But for a club of United's pedigree, that is still a long gap and Antony is determined to deliver on Sunday. "We know that it'll be a tough task, but we're aware of how big we are as a club and how good we are. United are third in the Premier League and with talk of a title tilt growing, while on Thursday they saw off Barcelona to reach the last 16 of the Europa League."I'm really excited," he said."I was talking to my mates at home about this, it's going to be my first time . It'll be a huge day for me and I can't wait for this day.
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