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The captain of Liverpool Virgil van Dijk (L) speaks with head coach Arne Slot on March 16, 2025 during the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London.

Newcastle United players celebrate with the cup at the award ceremony of the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London, Great Britain, March 16, 2025 (Xinhua). (Xinhua)

Before the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London, Great Britain, on March 16, 2025, Liverpool players form a preliminary huddle on March 16, 2025. (Xinhua). (Xinhua)

The head coach of Newcastle United, Eddie Howe (front), celebrates with the trophy after the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London, Great Britain, March 16, 2025 (Xinhua).

Liverpools Diogo Jota (L) Challenges for a header during the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London, Great Britain, March 16, 2025 (Xinhua) (Xinhua)

Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot Waves to supporters after the final game of the English Football League Cup between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United FC in London, Great Britain, on March 16, 2025 (Xinhua)