“One of the best days” reaction and analysis as a Newcastle defeated Liverpool to win the Carabao Cup

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer

The tears flowed and the joy was not determined when Newcastle United finally dusted the spirits of 56 years of failure on a Wembley level that she hit the most.

When the referee John Brooks built the last pipe to confirm her 2-1 win from Carabao Cup against Liverpool, a huge black and white wave of the celebration swept in the stadium, which had won nine consecutive defeats with the 1955 fa Cup since Newcastle.

After all, they ended the long wait. It was 56 years since a large trophy on Tyneside in the form of the lengthy Inter-Cities Fair Cup.

Now – after a fully deserved victory, which was developed by a manager in Eddie Howe who changed the club in a time of wealth under Saudi Arab owners – the curse was put aside.

Wembley was hardly big enough to contain the sound and emotions that performed a great performance, some fans in tears before the end.

Howe and his players have secured their place in Tyneside's history. The Carabao Cup may not be elsewhere, but this is a triumph that will mean everything for a giant of a club and fan base.

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