Newcastle End 70-Year Trophy Drought With Defeat Of Liverpool In EFL Cup Final

LIV Vs NEW: Newcastle United win their first major silverware in 70 years, with a 2-1 defeat of Liverpool in the EFL Cup Final. Read below.

Newcastle United are the new EFL Cup champions, defeating reigning champions Liverpool in the Final on Sunday

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LIV Vs NEW: Newcastle United create history by winning their first-ever EFL Cup, with a defeat of Liverpool in the Final on Sunday. With the triumph, 'The Magpies' have also ended their 70-year wait for a silverware, with their last trophy win dating back to 1955, when the club won the FA Cup.

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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 16, 2025

Liverpool and Newcastle United have been producing memorable matches from the past couple of years, but a victory in the Cup competition against 'The Reds' eluded the latter for a long time.

In the Final, Newcastle United were a class apart against Liverpool, as they gave them a tough time in the final third with their constant counter attacks.

Liverpool's defence gave in to the pressure, as Newcastle United scored the opening goal via Dan Burn moments before the end of the first half, as his thumping header found the back of the net.

Their lead was doubled by Alexander Isak in the second half via a neat finish in the 52nd minute, as Liverpool found themselves in all sorts of trouble. The Reds failed to find the decisive goals and an equaliser in time, and their solitary goal in the 90+4th minute from  Federico Chiesa was merely a consolation effort.

The full-time whistle blew, as the Newcastle United bench went berserk after securing a 2-1 win to stun Liverpool and end their 'Double' ambitions.

Yet Another Cup Competition Elimination For Liverpool

Out of the FA Cup, stunned by PSG in the Round of 16 of UEFA Champions League, and now a shocking defeat to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup Final, it is fair to say that over the past 1 month, the hopes of glory have been heavily shattered for Liverpool fans.

Now with a 12-point lead and 9 games to go, Arne Slot's men can entirely focus on winning the Premier League, as the Dutch manager eyes a major silverware in his first season at the helm of Liverpool.