Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy with a sensational 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Their win has shattered the Reds’ hopes of securing a first trophy under manager Arne Slot.
Newcastle took the lead just before halftime when hero Dan Burn rose highest to power a header past Liverpool goalkeeper.
Liverpool, the defending champions and record 10-time winners of the competition, struggled to find their rhythm in the first half.
Arne Slot’s side, still reeling from a midweek Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain, appeared sluggish despite their status as Premier League leaders.
The Magpies doubled their advantage in the 53rd minute with a moment of brilliance from Alexander Isak.
Slot responded with a double substitution, bringing on Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones, but Liverpool’s attack remained blunt for much of the second half
Liverpool's only goal came in the 90+4' minute by Federico Chiesa.
Newcastle’s victory not only secures a piece of history but also a spot in next season’s Europa Conference League, capping a remarkable turnaround for a club revitalized under Saudi ownership. For Liverpool, it’s back to the drawing board as they look to regroup ahead of a crucial Premier League stretch.