Martin Dubravka could be awarded a Carabao Cup winner's medal this weekend despite being unable to play in the clash - and remarkably, the goalkeeper could do so regardless of who wins.
The final, which kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday afternoon, will see Newcastle and Manchester United go toe-to-toe at Wembley Stadium with the first major domestic trophy of the season up for grabs.
Newcastle are hoping to secure a first major trophy since the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969 - though they were crowned Championship winners as recently as 2017, having also won the Intertoto Cup in 2006.