Liverpool and Newcastle Prepare for Historic Carabao Cup Final Showdown

Liverpool eyes a record-extending League Cup win as Newcastle seeks to end a 70-year trophy drought in a match shaped by contrasting ambitions and narratives.

Liverpool enters the Carabao Cup final after a grueling Champions League exit, with manager Arne Slot aiming to secure his first trophy at the club.
Newcastle United, backed by Saudi ownership, looks to claim its first major trophy since 1955, following a loss in the 2023 final.
Key players like Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah are expected to play pivotal roles, despite both teams missing several starters due to injuries and suspensions.
The match carries broader significance, with Newcastle's resurgence under Eddie Howe reflecting the club's transformation into a European contender.
The game will serve as a litmus test for both clubs: Liverpool's pursuit of a new era under Slot and Newcastle's ambition to cement itself among football's elite.