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Newcastle United’s players celebrate with the Carabao Cup trophy after beating Liverpool. – AFPPIC

- Story on page 27 ‘Car is flying’ Howe’s New-castle Burn, Isak secure glory at Wembley to end Magpies’ trophy drought N EWCASTLE UNITED ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders Liverpool 2-1 to win the Carabao Cup with goals in each half Howe apologised as he arrived for his post match press conference for the smell after he had been doused in celebratory champagne by his players, with midfielder Joelinton the ringleader. try to enjoy the moment and take it all in.” Newcastle’s most recent trophy, the Inter Cities Fairs Cup, was secured in 1969 and a wait which might have ended two years ago only for the Red Devils to spoil the party, represents a significant step in the club’s resurgence under its Saudi-backed owners.

by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium yesterday. Fittingly it was local hero Burn who sent his side on the way to a memorable victory as he thumped home a header in the 45th minute to reward Newcastle’s dominant first-half display. Roared on by a sea of fans clad in black and white, Newcastle took control of the showpiece final seven minutes after the break when Swedish forward Isak swept a shot past Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool halved the deficit in stoppage time with substitute Federico Chiesa slotting in but the damage was done and the day belonged to Eddie Howe’s Newcastle who won the club’s first domestic trophy since 1955. Newcastle suffered heartbreak two years ago in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, their ninth straight loss at Wembley, but they were determined to write their names into folklore as they tapped into the energy from their supporters. Asked what his emotions were as he celebrated with his players on the pitch after the final whistle, 47-year-old

He said: “(It’s) a great moment and that’s what it’s all about. It’s about embracing the success. “You have so many difficult days in

Howe said: “It’s really important. Hopefully one can become more – there’s no guarantee, though – but I just think it proves we can do it. “I’ve never had any doubts about our ability to lift our game but you don’t get many shots at this, you don’t get many shots at a cup final. “Today we had to try to take our opportunity. That’s where the players delivered under pressure so well and so impressively. “It also proved that we can mix our game against the very, very best. Now the challenge for us is to try to get there more often, as in lifting our game like we did today.” On an afternoon of high emotion for the 32,000 black and whites packed into Wembley, it was perhaps fitting that

football – and this club has had its fair share over the years – so just

- Story on page 28

Morale-boosting win

local boy Burn to score – the Magpies’ first goal at Wembley since Rob Lee scored in an FA Cup semifinal 25 years ago – just days after earning a first senior England call up. Howe said: “We’ve been working on those corners tirelessly for two weeks. We’ve had mixed success – I can be honest – in training and he’s delivered one, from long range as well. “I thought it was an incredible header, and so fitting that it’s him that scored that goal. It’s been a long wait for even a goal at Wembley, a brilliant moment.” – The Independent/AFP

Howe said: “Naturally you end up thinking of the players, the staff, but also the people who aren’t with you – like for me, my mum, family

members. “You go to them and just think of all the sacrifices, hard work that they gave you as a child to give you the opportunity to have a good life, really. “You think you’re getting help from above and you get support. I’ve just always had the thought I want to try to make my family proud, and now of course I have three boys and I want to try to make them proud too.”

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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe celebrates with the Carabao Cup trophy. – AFPPIC

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