Newcastle United Are Carabao Cup Champions: Eddie Howe’s men Beat Liverpool to Win First Major Trophy in 56 Years

Newcastle United have ended their long wait for a major trophy after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday. It is the Magpies’ first major silverware since winning the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, a gap of 56 years.

Eddie Howe’s side produced a brave and disciplined performance to overcome an in-form Liverpool team, who came into the final chasing four trophies this season. But Newcastle had other plans.

Defender Dan Burn opened the scoring in the first half with a powerful header, sending the Newcastle fans into wild celebrations. After the break, Alexander Isak doubled their lead with a cool finish following a swift counterattack.

Liverpool tried to fight back, and Federico Chiesa pulled one back deep into stoppage time, but it was too late. Newcastle held firm to secure a historic victory.

This is Newcastle United’s first domestic trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1955 and their first-ever League Cup title. The club’s last major success was in Europe when they lifted the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, the competition that later became the UEFA Europa League.

For Liverpool, the defeat is a big blow. They had hoped to win four trophies this season but are now out of the Champions League and have lost the Carabao Cup final. They will now turn their focus to the Premier League, where they currently lead the title race.

It’s a moment of celebration for Newcastle fans, who have waited decades to see their team lift a major trophy. The victory marks a new chapter for the club, who are looking to establish themselves among the top teams in English football.