Newcastle United 2-1 Liverpool: Burn and Isak Fire Magpies to First Trophy in 70 Years
Sunday, March 16, 2025 – A Historic Day for Newcastle United.
Newcastle United’s 70-year domestic trophy drought is finally over in spectacular fashion.
No longer synonymous with failure, the Magpies secured the Carabao Cup with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Dan Burn’s towering header from Kieran Trippier’s corner broke the deadlock just before halftime, giving Newcastle the lead at the break.
Alexander Isak then doubled their advantage early in the second half with his 23rd goal of the season.
The match appeared to be comfortably in Newcastle’s control until substitute Federico Chiesa struck in stoppage time, setting up a tense finale.
However, Eddie Howe’s men held firm to complete a historic triumph.
How It Happened
Eddie Howe fielded the same starting XI and bench that had edged past West Ham United 1-0 in their previous Premier League outing.
However, this Newcastle side was significantly different from the one that lost to Manchester United in the 2023 Carabao Cup final.
Notably, Nick Pope, who was suspended for that final, started in goal.
Other changes from two years ago included Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali, and Harvey Barnes, all of whom have since joined the club.
Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy, who were substitutes in 2023, were in from the start this time.
Barnes had the first real chance of the game, stretching to meet a Murphy cross, but his volley drifted harmlessly wide.
Newcastle started brightly, backed by 32,000 passionate Geordies in full voice.
Sandro Tonali came close with a curling effort from the edge of the box, while Newcastle’s first shot on target arrived in the 35th minute.
Burn’s header was flicked goalwards by captain Bruno Guimarães, but Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Caoimhín Kelleher, comfortably saved it.
Eventually, Newcastle’s persistence paid off on the stroke of halftime.
Burn, fresh from his first England call-up, wrote his name into club history, becoming the first Newcastle player in 49 years to score in a cup final.
His powerful header found the bottom left corner, sending the black-and-white half of Wembley into raptures.
Leading 1-0 at the break, Newcastle had something to defend—and they built on it quickly after the restart.
Just minutes into the second half, Isak thought he had doubled Newcastle’s lead, poking the ball home from close range, only for the offside flag to rule it out.
Liverpool had been warned. Moments later, Isak made no mistake, finishing calmly after Murphy’s knockdown to make it 2-0.
Newcastle could have put the game beyond doubt as both Isak and Barnes had further chances, but they failed to convert.
Liverpool, struggling to break down Newcastle’s disciplined defense, were handed a late lifeline via VAR.
Chiesa, coming off the bench, slotted the ball into the net in stoppage time. Initially ruled offside, the goal was awarded after a VAR check, making for a nerve-wracking finale.
Despite the late setback, Newcastle managed the remaining minutes with composure.
Howe’s men held their shape, clearing every Liverpool attack and ensuring the trophy would be heading to Tyneside.
A Club Transformed
With this victory, Newcastle United has rewritten its story. Decades of near-misses and disappointments are now a thing of the past.
The club, its players, and its fans have finally experienced the glory they have long craved.
The Magpies are no longer defined by their barren run in domestic competitions. They are now Carabao Cup champions—and, perhaps, just getting started.
