Newcastle Stun Liverpool to Win First Major Trophy in 70 Years

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Newcastle win their first major trophy in 70 years.
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Newcastle United ended their long wait for silverware with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a historic win, securing Newcastle’s first major domestic trophy since their 1955 FA Cup triumph.

A Night to Remember for Newcastle Fans

The Magpies came into the final desperate to break a decades-long curse.

Despite suffering heartbreak in five previous finals—including their 2023 loss to Manchester United—this time, they delivered when it mattered most.

A towering header from Dan Burn just before halftime sent Newcastle fans into raptures, and Isak’s clinical finish early in the second half put them firmly in control.

Liverpool, struggling to create chances, found a late lifeline when Federico Chiesa struck in the 94th minute, but it was too little, too late. VAR confirmed the goal after a lengthy review, but the damage had already been done.

Eddie Howe: “A Turning Point for Us”

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed his team’s resilience, saying,

“We wanted to do the football club proud today. We are trying to break new ground and hopefully this is a turning point for us.“

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher summed it up bluntly:

“Newcastle didn’t just win; they battered Liverpool.”

Tactical Masterclass: How Newcastle Outplayed Liverpool

  • Dominating Physical Battles – Newcastle were stronger in duels, with both goals coming from set-piece dominance.
  • Smart Pressing and Direct Play – Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted Newcastle played over their press effectively, saying: “They played over our press, very smart, a good idea. I keep repeating myself, they deserve this win. The game went the way they wanted. It was a game of football as they wanted it to be.”
  • Defensive Solidity – Nick Pope produced a brilliant save to deny Curtis Jones, ensuring Liverpool never found their rhythm.

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