'We Are The Champions': Newcastle Lift The Carabao Cup As They Win A Trophy After 70 Years, Thrash Liverpool In 2-1 Win

In what was already a dreadful week for Liverpool, it has gone from bad to worse as they have lost their second trophy opportunity in the same week. Liverpool a few days ago were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after a shock defeat to PSG . Liverpool were initially considered as the favorites to win the UCL title. Following the defeat to PSG, Liverpool faced off against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final where they again faced defeat as Newcastle ran away with a 2-1 win to win a trophy after 70 years. 

Newcastle Beat Liverpool To Win Carabao Cup

Liverpool and Newcastle faced off in the finals of the Carabao Cup at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. It was Newcastle who came out on top in their Carabao Cup final against the English Premier League leaders. Newcastle United's Dan Burn opened the scoring for Newcastle United in the 45th minute. 

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Just a few minutes after the first goal, Newcastle doubled their lead thanks to a goal by Alexander Isak. Liverpool's Federico Chiesa got a goal back for Liverpool in injury time but it was too little too late as Newcastle won a trophy after 70 years. 

Newcastle United Captain Overjoyed Following Carabao Cup Win

Newcastle United's captain Bruno Guimaraes was overjoyed following his team's massive win over Liverpool to lift the Carabao Cup title. He was seen as being emotional after the win as he stated that it was one of the best days of his life. 

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“After 70 years we can now say we are the champions again. It’s one of the best days of my life,” said Bruno Guimaraes. 

Liverpool will return to action on 3rd April now when they face off against Everton. As for Newcastle United their next match is against Brentford on 3rd April.