EFL Cup

“We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent” – Eddie Howe

You are currently viewing “We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent” – Eddie Howe
epa11968555 Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe reacts during the EFL Cup Final soccer match between Liverpool FC and Newcastle United, in London, Britain, 16 March 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was proud of his side and felt that they played “magnificent” in the Carabao Cup final.

The Magpies ended their 56-year trophy drought after securing a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.

Dan Burn opened the scoring for the Magpies in the 48th minute before Alexander Isak doubled their lead in the 58th minute.

Federico Chiesa managed to pull a goal back in deep into stoppage time but it wasn’t enough as Newcastle held on for the win to secure their first piece of silverware since 1969.

Howe admits his side were desperate to secure their their first piece of silverware, having last won a trophy in 1969.

“I’ve been emotional all day to be honest, which is very unlike me around the game day,” Howe said.

“But we just knew what was at stake today for all the people here, all the people back in Newcastle and we just wanted to do them proud.

“We were desperate to try and win the trophy after all the years of hurt.

“We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”