Newcastle United Secures Carabao Cup, Ending 70-Year Trophy Drought

Newcastle United triumphed over Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, marking the club's first major trophy win in 70 years. Dan Burn opened the scoring with a powerful header just before halftime, and Alexander Isak extended their lead in the second half. Despite a stoppage-time goal from Liverpool's Federico Chiesa, Newcastle held on for victory, ending a long drought that dated back to their last domestic trophy in 1955. This win not only solidifies manager Eddie Howe's success but also elevates Newcastle's status after years of underperformance. The match showcased a dominant performance from the Magpies, whose supporters celebrated joyously at Wembley. Liverpool, facing a disappointing defeat, must now refocus on their remaining Premier League campaign after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League earlier in the week.