Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction as Magpies claim historic Carabao Cup win
Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle: Magpies end 70-year wait to win major domestic trophy with victory at Wembley
Newcastle United defeated Liverpool to finally secure glory and win the Carabao Cup in a 2-1 victory at Wembley.
Newcastle had not won a major domestic trophy in 70 years but Dan Burn's bullet header and a stunning Alexander Isak finish secured Eddie Howe's side victory despite a late scare after Federico Chiesa's goal, following a VAR check.
Arne Slot's side had found themselves 2-0 down and set up a grand stand finish when Chiesa's goal was belatedly given after a two-minute VAR check.
But the Reds could not bounce back from a demoralising penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, and the wait for a first trophy under Arne Slot will rely on them holding on in the Premier League title race.
Follow all the reaction to Liverpool vs Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, below:
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Alexander Isak speaking to Sky Sports:
"It was his [Dan Burn's] game. He is brilliant. If he can score goals then great but it's the way he defends. That sets the foundation for us.
"This is really just the start. We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle. We are all aware of how long it's been for the fans without a trophy.
"This game is about moments and it's not about being really good as a striker but it's about being there to score when needed.
"The first half was a bit frustrating for me but I kept telling myself my moment would come.
"When you've been without a trophy for so long it can be in the back of your head but no hopefully we have won this it is bright days in front of us."
Newcastle goalscorer and man of the match Dan Burn told Sky Sports:
"I've had worse weeks. I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming and it's all going to be a lie.
"I knew Alexis [Mac Allister] wasn't looking at the ball and I'd be able to get a jump on him. I don't get many so I saved it for a big occasion.
"I feel sometimes I get around bodies and it's tough to get free. I feel strange, I feel numb at the minute."
'We wanted to do the club proud'
Eddie Howe said: “I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.
"We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.
"I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance - we deserved to win today.
"It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time, we always make it difficult for ourselves it was never going to be 2-0.
"We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.
"We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”
Howe admits he disguised tactics during Premier League meeting with Liverpool
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe admitted that he held back certain players and tactics during Premier League meetings with Liverpool in order to surprise them this afternoon.
“Yes we did, I can say that now, they got a glimpse of us,” Howe said.
“Obviously I didn't tell the players that, but we wanted to do it a different way.”
Liverpool vs Newcastle player ratings as Mohamed Salah anonymous in Wembley defeat
Newcastle United stunned Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup and lift their first piece of domestic silverware in 70 years at Wembley. A famous day for Newcastle saw Dan Burn and Alexander Isak score either side of half time, as Eddie Howe’s side held on after Federico Chiesa’s late consolation to deservedly beat the Premier League leaders.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle player ratings: Salah anonymous in defeat
Emotional Eddie Howe dedicates Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph to late mother
Eddie Howe’s thoughts turned to his late mother and his sons as Newcastle United ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy with Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool.
Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak at Wembley secured a 2-1 win, despite substitute Federico Chiesa’s late strike, and established head coach Howe as the first English manager to win one of the nation’s big men’s football prizes since Harry Redknapp in 2008.
Emotional Eddie Howe dedicates Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph to late mother
'He is a great man'
Joelinton on Eddie Howe: "He is great. He is a great man who works hard to give everything. It has been an unbelievable journey together and I'm happy to give him the title too.
"Every time I step on the pitch I do it for him. He changed my position and gave me the confidence to play. He's a great man, I love him."
Reaction from Dan Burn
Newcastle goalscorer and man of the match Dan Burn told Sky Sports:
"I've had worse weeks. I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming and it's all going to be a lie.
"I knew Alexis [Mac Allister] wasn't looking at the ball and I'd be able to get a jump on him. I don't get many so I saved it for a big occasion.
"I feel sometimes I get around bodies and it's tough to get free. I feel strange, I feel numb at the minute."
Salah nullified
For the first time in his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah neither attempted a shot nor created a chance in a match where he played 90+ minutes.
Reaction from Newcastle boss
Eddie Howe said: “I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.
"We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.
"I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance - we deserved to win today.
"It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time, we always make it difficult for ourselves it was never going to be 2-0."
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