Magpies Make History! Newcastle Stuns Liverpool to End 70-Year Trophy Drought
Eddie Howe’s side defies the odds to clinch Carabao Cup glory, sealing their first domestic triumph since 1955 in a thrilling Wembley showdown.
Newcastle United have finally ended their 70-year domestic trophy drought, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Tens of thousands of jubilant Magpies fans painted the capital black and white, witnessing their side conquer last year’s winners in a historic triumph.
TV stars and die-hard Newcastle supporters Declan Donnelly and Ant McPartlin were among those celebrating wildly in the stands as scenes of joy erupted across Tyneside.
This marks Newcastle’s first domestic silverware since their 1955 FA Cup victory. While they lifted the European Inter-City Fairs Cup in 1969, domestic glory had eluded them for decades. Meanwhile, Liverpool, boasting 38 major trophies since Newcastle’s last triumph, entered the match as overwhelming favourites.
Their recent Premier League meeting saw Liverpool cruise to a 2-0 victory, and with the Reds sitting comfortably atop the table, many expected a similar outcome. But Newcastle had other plans.
A Night to Remember
The Magpies took control early, and their persistence paid off when local hero Dan Burn powered in a header just before halftime, igniting pandemonium among Newcastle supporters.
Early in the second half, they thought they had doubled their lead, only for the goal to be ruled offside. Moments later, Alexander Isak made no mistake, clinically slotting home to put Newcastle 2-0 up, sending the Geordie faithful into raptures.
Liverpool, however, refused to go down without a fight. Federico Chiesa pulled one back in stoppage time after a tense VAR check, setting up a nervy finale. But Newcastle held firm to claim a famous victory.
“For Them, It’s Like the World Cup”
Eddie Howe, who became the first English manager to win a domestic trophy since Harry Redknapp in 2008, was emotional in his post-match interview.
“We knew what was at stake for the people of Newcastle. We just wanted to do them proud,” he told Sky Sports. “This means everything after so many years of hurt.”
Midfield maestro Bruno Guimarães echoed the sentiment: “This is one of the best days of my life. For these fans, it’s like winning the World Cup. They deserve this moment. We are here to make history!”
Liverpool’s defeat capped off a brutal week for the Reds, who were also eliminated from the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
But the night belonged to Newcastle—a club, a city, and a fanbase finally rewarded after seven decades of longing.
