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Dan Burn's dance moves light up Newcastle dressing room after Carabao Cup win

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:

Liverpool vs Newcastle LIVE: Carabao Cup final updates

Liverpool’s season is sliding off the rails and the reason is clear

The Carabao Cup had been lifted by Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier, Eddie Howe drenched in alcohol by Joelinton and the black-and-white hordes were starting to disperse when a manager reflected on a historic first. Not the victorious one, though. “It took us seven, eight, nine months to lose twice in a row,” said Arne Slot. It is perhaps not a statistic to echo through the ages like Newcastle’s 70-year wait for domestic silverware or the 56-year gap between claiming any major honour.

It was nevertheless a way of illustrating Liverpool’s consistency this season.

Liverpool’s season is sliding off the rails and the reason is clear

Arne Slot’s favourite players looked fatigued in their Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley and the manager must learn some vital lessons from a campaign losing momentum

Richard Jolly17 March 2025 09:14

How Dan Burn and Alexis Mac Allister mismatch summed up Liverpool’s day to forget

Virgil van Dijk became a striker on the halfway line, for once obscured by another “colossus”.

In his absence, Liverpool’s defence was held together by Dominik Szoboszlai, Jarell Quansah and Andy Robertson. Mohamed Salah stood on the periphery. For the second time in six days, he watched on, barely having a kick, as Liverpool suffered a painful defeat.

On the touchline, Arne Slot found that he had Federico Chiesa at his disposal. The lesser-spotted Italian not only saw the Wembley pitch but scored Liverpool’s consolation in the Carabao Cup final.

On the whole, it rather summed up an afternoon where barely anything went to plan for them.

How Dan Burn and Alexis Mac Allister mismatch summed up Liverpool’s day to forget

Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle: As individual duels settled the Carabao Cup final, an oversight from Arne Slot reflected an off-day from the Premier League champions elect

Jamie Braidwood17 March 2025 08:22

Newcastle end trophy drought with Carabao Cup glory as clever plan sinks Liverpool

The banner in Wembley’s top tier could have formed part of the team talk. It was certainly a motivation. “Write your name in the history books,” it read. Newcastle United did. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak, the scorers who will forever be bracketed together in Tyneside folklore.

The right-sided double act of Kieran Trippier and Jacob Murphy, who got an assist apiece. The unique Joelinton, the £40m misfit rebranded as midfield powerhouse. Bruno Guimaraes, the first Newcastle captain to lift a trophy at Wembley since 1955.

Eddie Howe, the manager who accomplished something that eluded even beloved figures like Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson.

Newcastle secure Carabao Cup glory after clever plan sinks Liverpool at Wembley

Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle United: Dan Burn and Alexander Isak secured glory at Wembley to end the Magpies’ drought

Richard Jolly17 March 2025 06:21

'It's the start of a new era'

Newcastle midfielder Joelinton said: "It's an unbelievable feeling, an unbelievable day. I dreamed so much of this feeling and this day. Well done to every player, coach and everyone connected to the club.

"My journey since I started playing football to come from Brazil to here today makes me feel proud. It's an honour for me to give something back to the fans. They support us even in difficult moment. They deserve this after so long.

"It's the start of a new era for this club.”

(Action Images via Reuters)

Jamie Braidwood17 March 2025 05:20

'It's one of the worst performances I've seen'

Jamie Carragher said: "It's one of the worst performances I have seen from Liverpool in a cup final, they've given so much this season, they've lost one league game, one Champions League game, lost in the FA Cup and a dead rubber in the Champions League, three or four games they wanted to win all season.

“It's shone a light on where Liverpool need to improve. I think the lack of pace in the team, in attack, is glaring.

“I feel sorry for Salah, he's taken criticism, he didn't do too much, but he doesn't get help off the attackers, not like Mane or Firmino.

“The current attacks, they're good players but not great players, Liverpool need to buy two attackers, not squad players, to play alongside Salah. I have been excited because they can win the league and still have a lot to improve."

(Getty Images)

Jamie Braidwood17 March 2025 04:15

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."

Dan Burn celebrates after opening the scoring at Wembley (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

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.”