EFL Cup final: Newcastle end 56-year trophy drought, top Liverpool with dominant performance
A 56-year wait for a major trophy is over for Newcastle United after defeating Liverpool 2-1 to win the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Goals from boyhood Newcastle fan Dan Burn and their talisman Alexander Isak were enough to defeat a Liverpool side that entered the week with a chance to win three trophies and will exit it only remaining in the running for one,
The initial goal of the match, scored by Burn, raised questions regarding Liverpool's defensive setup. Many analysts pointed to a tactical oversight in the marking system, as Burn was notably unmarked ...
On the last four occasions the holders had reached the EFL Cup final prior to this match, they had gone on to lift the trophy ...
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Beijing time, the EFL Cup final showcased Liverpool's disappointing performance, where they could only manage a consolation goal from Chiesa in the final moments, ultimately losing 1-2 to Newcastle.
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