In a thrilling Carabao Cup final showdown at Wembley Stadium on Sunday night, Newcastle United secured a momentous 2-1 victory over Liverpool, ending their 70-year trophy drought.
The Magpies’ triumph marked their first major silverware since 1955, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Newcastle faithful.
Local hero Dan Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.
Newcastle took complete control of the match seven minutes after the break when Swedish forward Isak swept a shot past Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
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Substitute Federico Chiesa halved the deficit for the Reds in stoppage time.
Arne Slot’s side will now shift attention to the Premier League after they were also on knocked out of the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
It was Newcastle United’s first domestic trophy since 1955.
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