London: Newcastle United ended a 70-year wait for domestic silverware with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, marking a historic moment for the club and their fans.

Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ensured Eddie Howe’s side wrote their names into Geordie folklore, delivering Newcastle’s first major trophy since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and their first domestic success since the 1955 FA Cup. The final whistle sparked jubilation among Newcastle supporters, who witnessed their team end a 56-year trophy drought.  This triumph cements Howe’s legacy, as his team thoroughly outplayed Liverpool and clinched a victory that will be remembered for generations. Burn, who received his first England call-up under new manager Thomas Tuchel days earlier, opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time. 

The towering defender capitalised on poor Liverpool marking, rising unchallenged to head home Kieran Trippier’s corner. Newcastle doubled their lead in the 52nd minute when Isak finished clinically from Jacob Murphy’s knockdown, giving the Magpies breathing space. They were dominant across the pitch, with Joelinton’s relentless midfield display inspiring the team and rallying supporters.