Of course, it is impossible to completely escape a city’s feelings and expectations, especially when the club’s all-time leading scorer, Alan Shearer, texts the club captain, Bruno Guimaraes, on the eve of the game. His message was not one spewing emotion, but a clinical instruction: “Bring that trophy back.”

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe challenged his players to win more silverware after making themselves "legends" by ending the club's 56-year trophy drought with a 2-1 Carabao Cup final win against Liverpool.

It is slowly starting to sink in that Newcastle United did indeed end their trophy drought at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with the 2-1 weekend win over Liverpool being replayed countless times by those of a black and white persuasion in recent days.

Alexander Isak is still riding the high of Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday. Like several of his teammates, he hasn’t even returned to the city yet, heading straight

Alexander Isak says there are no concrete discussions over a new contract with Newcastle United but insists there have been no talks over a move away from St James’ Park. The Sweden international has enhanced his reputation as one of the finest strikers around with 23 goals this season – the latest clinching the Carabao Cup on a historic day for Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday against Liverpool.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been speaking about his future at the club as he continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal. The Gunners' struggles in the attacking department this 2024/25 season have been clear for all to see.