Newcastle United end long wait for a trophy
Liverpool 1 - 2 Newcastle United
Newcastle United ended a seven-decade wait for a domestic trophy with a fully deserved Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Eddie Howe’s side delivered a performance of discipline and intensity, sparking wild celebrations among the Toon Army as goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak either side of half-time secured their historic win.
Burn, fresh from his first England call-up, powered home a header from Kieran Trippier’s corner in first-half stoppage time, before Isak capitalised on Jacob Murphy’s knockdown to fire in a clinical finish seven minutes after the break.
Liverpool, still reeling from their midweek Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, pulled one back through substitute Federico Chiesa in added time, setting up a tense finale. But Newcastle held firm, surviving a nervy finish to lift their first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup and their first major honour since the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969.
Howe's heroes make history
The final whistle at Wembley was met with an outpouring of emotion from Newcastle’s long-suffering supporters, as the club finally brought silverware back to Tyneside after 56 years.
For the Magpies, this triumph carries as much significance as any in their history, cementing Howe’s legacy as the manager who ended their long-running trophy drought. His players, too, will be immortalised for a performance that will live long in the memories of Newcastle fans.
From the outset, they carried greater energy and purpose than an unusually lacklustre Liverpool, though Chiesa’s late goal—awarded after a lengthy VAR check for offside—ensured a nervy conclusion.
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For boyhood Newcastle fan Burn, this was a week to remember. Called up by new England manager Thomas Tuchel just days earlier, the 32-year-old defender seized his moment, punishing slack Liverpool marking to break the deadlock.
Isak’s well-taken strike doubled the advantage after the break, giving Newcastle the cushion they deserved. Meanwhile, Joelinton delivered a commanding display in midfield, setting the tone with crunching tackles and relentless pressing, ensuring Arne Slot’s side never found their rhythm.
As the celebrations began, the significance of the moment was clear. Newcastle United, a club so often defined by longing and near misses, had finally ended their wait. And on Tyneside, that will mean everything.
The Super News Affiliate Bluesky account shared the highlights. The original footage was from the Newcastle United YouTube account
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David from Blyth told us: "Honestly, people who haven't lived in Newcastle won't truly grasp the significance of the team winning something. Football isn't just a sport in Newcastle; it's a religion. The entire fanbase will feel as if they’ve died and gone to heaven, and Eddie Howe will never have to pay for a drink in the city again."
Peter, a Liverpool fan, added: "I am a Liverpool fan but I'd have to say that Newcastle deserved it. I'm happy for Eddie Howe as appears to be a thoroughly decent man. From a Liverpool perspective, going from a potential quadruple to just one trophy but I dare say most fans would fans would have taken that at the start of the season back in August."
