Overview
- Newcastle United claimed the English League Cup with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium.
- The victory marks Newcastle's first national title in 70 years, their last being the FA Cup in 1955.
- Dan Burn scored just before halftime, and Alexander Isak added a second goal early in the second half for Newcastle.
- Liverpool's Federico Chiesa scored in stoppage time after a lengthy VAR review, but the Reds could not find an equalizer.
- Liverpool, eliminated from the Champions League days earlier, now focuses on maintaining their lead in the Premier League title race.