Newcastle United Ends 70-Year Trophy Drought with League Cup Victory

The Magpies defeated Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic final, marking their first national title since 1955.

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.