Newcastle United secured their first domestic trophy for 70 years - and ended a wait for a major prize stretching back to 1969 - with a deserved Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool at Wembley.

Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders Liverpool 2-1 to win the League Cup with goals in each half by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has rejected the suggestion that his side were not as “hungry” as opponents Newcastle United during Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat. Newcastle won 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to secure their first domestic major trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.

With the summer window approaching, football is overflowing with speculation regarding the future of Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak. The Swedish sensation has been incandescent this term,

The Newcastle forward has discussed his future during the current international break and reiterated he is happy in the North East despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.

Alexander Isak says there are no concrete discussions over a new contract with Newcastle United but insists there have been no talks over a move away from St James’ Park. The Sweden international has enhanced his reputation as one of the finest strikers around with 23 goals this season – the latest clinching the Carabao Cup on a historic day for Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday against Liverpool.