Newcastle United players celebrate after Newcastle's Dan Burn scored his side's opening goal
Newcastle United players celebrate after Newcastle's Dan Burn scored his side's opening goal
Newcastle United have FINALLY ended their trophy drought after a magnificent win at Wembley over Liverpool in front of 33,000 ecstatic supporters.
And as the final whistle sounded at Wembley, it changed history in an instant. Here's how the history books were altered in a single afternoon.
Trophy drought evaporates
The 70-year wait for a domestic trophy ends right here, right now. You'd have to go back to the days of Wor Jackie and black and white pictures for the last victory in the FA Cup at the old Wembley.
But you can draw a line through that now. Newcastle were worthy winners and erased painful memories of 1974, 1976, 1998 and 1999 all in one fell swoop.
Bob Moncur finally relieved of a title he's wanted to lose for decades
The legendary skipper has lived with being the last man to lift a trophy for Newcastle since 1969. That's 51 years.
But he will now pass that accolade over to Bruno Guimaraes who hoisted the Carabao Cup into the Wembley skies. It was a moment everybody has been dreaming of for years, for some a lifetime.
We're back in Europe
After trips to Dortmund, Paris and Milan last season, Newcastle's time in Europe was short-lived. Going out in the group stages was a painful experience but the wait will be just one more campaign.
The victory over Liverpool sees them back in Europe via the Europa Conference League at least. Although, the road to the Champions League is still open.
Wait for Wembley goal
I suppose it's like waiting for a London bus. You wait for ages then two come a long at once!
That was the case for Dan Burn and then Alexander Isak who scored either side of half-time. Stand down Rob Lee your run as the last scorer at Wembley for 25 years is over.