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NEWCASTLE UNITED ENDED THEIR 70-WAIT TO LIFT A MAJOR TROPHY ON SUNDAY FOLLOWING THEIR 2-1 WIN OVER LIVERPOOL IN THE CARABAO CUP FINAL, AND ALAN SHEARER WAS RIGHT IN THE THICK OF THE
CELEBRATIONS 11:22, 17 Mar 2025 Alan Shearer was nowhere to be found on the latest episode of The Rest Is Football podcast - and for good reason. The Newcastle United legend, 54, had far
bigger priorities at Wembley, where he watched his beloved Magpies finally end their 70-year trophy drought in dramatic style. A gripping 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final
saw Eddie Howe's team make history, with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak delivering the decisive goals that secured a long-awaited triumph. Federico Chiesa's late strike was little
more than an afterthought as Newcastle's name was at last etched onto silverware, capping off a performance that justified the decades-long wait. Shearer was seen celebrating wildly in
the stands at the final whistle, and according to Gary Lineker, the party didn't stop there - he spent much of the night celebrating with the squad, savouring the moment alongside fans
and players alike. "Alan's had an amazing day at Wembley. Needless to say, he isn't going to make the pod as we're recording this on Sunday evening," Lineker
chuckled. "I think he's at the party maybe with the players, certainly with a lot of supporters... Fantastic stuff, what a day out Alan's had. I'm so pleased for all the
Newcastle fans. "I know it's a very disappointing day for Liverpool and their supporters, but they've won lots of things over the years and it's been a long while for
Newcastle to wait. And boy, they deserved it. I thought they were absolutely superb." _GET YOUR CARABAO CUP WINNERS SOUVENIR SPECIAL AS NEWCASTLE UNITED MAKE HISTORY AT WEMBLEY_ Despite
holding just 34 per cent of possession, Newcastle were the superior side from start to finish, carving out the better chances and even seeing a second-half goal ruled out for offside. In a
poetic twist, it was lifelong Newcastle supporter Burn who opened the scoring, sending half of Wembley into raptures as he powered home a thunderous header from a corner just before the
break. After the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: "I've never seen in my life a player from that far away heading a ball with so much force into the far corner.
"Ninety-nine out of 100 times that will not lead to a goal. Credit to him, he's one of the few players that can score a goal from that distance with his head." Seven minutes
into the second half, Isak doubled Newcastle's advantage, slotting the ball home from close range after Jacob Murphy's knockdown. That second goal finally spurred Liverpool into
action, and the Magpies found themselves under mounting pressure for the remainder of the game. However, it wasn't until Chiesa's 94th-minute strike that Newcastle's defence
was breached. What followed was pure agony - eight minutes of excruciating tension for the Magpies faithful. Every tackle, every block, and every passing second felt like an eternity.
Finally, John Brooks' whistle signalled the end, unleashing an outpouring of joy, relief, and elation from the Newcastle faithful. This historic victory didn't just bring an end to
seven decades of waiting - it shattered a long-standing curse, delivering a long-overdue cup final triumph after five previous disappointments. Shearer himself had suffered the heartache of
defeat twice, losing FA Cup finals to Arsenal and Manchester United in 1998 and 1999. But on this unforgettable evening, those painful memories faded into insignificance. Alongside
thousands of Geordies, Shearer revelled in the glory - this time, with nothing but unfiltered joy - as his boyhood club finally lifted a trophy. Article continues below DON'T MISS A
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