Newcastle’s coach Eddie Howe expressed deep emotions as he celebrated the “magnificent” triumph in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

**Newcastle United Claim First Trophy in Over 50 Years as Howe’s Men Shine at Wembley**

In a historic moment for Newcastle United, the Magpies secured their first major trophy in more than five decades, triumphing over a formidable opponent in the process. Under the astute management of Eddie Howe, Newcastle delivered one of their finest performances of the season, defeating a side that many believe is destined to clinch this year’s Premier League title.

Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak provided Newcastle with a two-goal cushion, which ultimately proved decisive, even as Federico Chiesa managed to pull one back for Arne Slot’s side in the dying moments of the match. The victory was a monumental occasion for the club and its supporters, many of whom had never witnessed their team lift silverware in their lifetime. Among the jubilant fans at Wembley was club legend Alan Shearer, who was visibly elated by the result.

Howe, clearly moved by the occasion, expressed his emotions in a post-match interview with Sky Sports. “I am very, very emotional and have been all day, which is unlike me,” he admitted. “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.”

Reflecting on the tense moments of the match, Howe acknowledged the challenge posed by Liverpool’s late goal. “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,” he said.

The manager also highlighted the significance of their set-piece strategy, which had been a focal point of their preparations. “We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game, and if you had seen us in practice, you would have said we had no chance,” Howe revealed. “We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”

In the opposing camp, Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered a different perspective on the match. He suggested that Newcastle’s victory was largely due to their dominance in aerial duels and long balls. “It wasn’t like we were only running after them; we had to defend a lot of long balls and second balls, and that’s their strength,” Slot explained. “I don’t think there was more hunger from them. They are stronger in that part of football than us, and that’s why they beat us.”

Slot also reflected on the potential impact of Liverpool’s recent defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, which saw them exit two cup competitions in quick succession. “Were we mentally or physically tired? No. But this game had nothing to do with running,” he stated. “This game had only to do with duels, and there was no intensity in terms of running at all. You can’t even judge if we were tired. We couldn’t press them.”

The Liverpool manager’s comments underscored the challenges his team faced, as Newcastle’s tactical approach effectively neutralised their pressing game. “The game was slow and not intense. It’s difficult to judge if we were physically ready. And mentally, it is a difficult one. If you look at the result and performance, you might feel that the PSG loss maybe did something to us,” Slot concluded.

As the dust settles on this momentous occasion, Newcastle United can bask in the glory of their triumph, while Liverpool will need to regroup and reassess as they look to bounce back from this setback.