Wembley, London – Newcastle United delivered a stunning performance to defeat Premier League leaders Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, securing their first major trophy in 70 years. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ensured Eddie Howe’s side emerged victorious, despite a late strike from Federico Chiesa for Liverpool. Burn, recently called up to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, opened the scoring just before half-time, heading home a Kieran Trippier corner after escaping his markers. Newcastle thought they had doubled their lead early in the second half when Isak tapped in a rebound, but the goal was ruled out for offside after Bruno Guimarães was deemed to have interfered with play in front of Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. However, just two minutes later, Isak found the net again, making no mistake this time to put Newcastle firmly in control. Despite Liverpool’s dominance in the Premier League, they struggled to break down Newcastle’s defense. Chiesa’s stoppage-time goal for Arne Slot’s side proved only a consolation as Newcastle held on to claim a historic victory.
Newcastle Stun Liverpool to Win Carabao Cup, End 70-Year Trophy Drought
