Newcastle United clinched their first domestic trophy in 70 years by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed the historic victory, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Magpies’ faithful.
Burn broke the deadlock just before halftime, powering a header into the net from a Kieran Trippier corner in the 45th minute. Newcastle dominated the second half, with Isak doubling the lead seven minutes after the restart with a fierce strike that left Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with no chance.
Liverpool, the Premier League leaders, pulled one back in stoppage time through Federico Chiesa, but it was too little, too late. The win marked Newcastle’s first major domestic trophy since 1955, capping a remarkable turnaround under manager Eddie Howe.
The victory not only ended decades of frustration for Newcastle fans but also signaled a new era of success for the club under Public investment fund of Saudi Arabia, who outplayed Liverpool for large parts of the match. The scenes of celebration at Wembley highlighted the significance of the triumph for the Magpies and their supporters.
