Newcastle United ended a 56-year trophy drought by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the League Cup final.
Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored the goals for Newcastle, who delivered a dominant performance at Wembley.
Burn’s header late in the first half gave Newcastle the lead, and Isak doubled their advantage after halftime. Although Federico Chiesa scored for Liverpool in stoppage time, Newcastle held on for the victory.
This marks Newcastle’s first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
The win is a significant moment for Newcastle, who have endured decades of underachievement. Since their last trophy, many other English teams have won silverware, and Liverpool have won numerous trophies.
The victory comes after a period of transformation for Newcastle, following a Saudi-backed takeover in 2021 and the appointment of manager Eddie Howe.
Liverpool, despite the loss, remain at the top of the Premier League and are still aiming for a record-equalling 20th English title.
The match saw Newcastle displaying a strong desire and drive, with goals from Burn and Isak. Newcastle’s fans celebrated ecstatically, ending a long wait for silverware.
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