Bruno Guimaraes’ return from suspension could with Newcastle a cup-winning boost

Both of our Carabao Cup semi-finals best bets landed in last week’s first legs. We’re back to build on that bankroll with two more selections ahead of the second instalments of the Newcastle vs Southampton and Manchester United last-four ties.

Tournament favourites Manchester United face Nottingham Forest in the second of the League Cup semi-finals this Wednesday, as they looked to end a domestic-honours drought that goes back nearly six-years.

The relentless post-World-Cup football schedule continues apace in midweek with the Carabao Cup semi-final first legs. Southampton host Newcastle on Tuesday night before Manchester United visit Nottingham Forest the following evening.

Struggling Southampton take on high-flying Newcastle in the first of two League Cup semi-finals tomorrow evening, with a place in a Wembley final the reward for the side which triumphs over the two legs.