
The stats behind Newcastle United’s historic Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool
Newcastle United ended their 70-year trophy drought at Wembley on Sunday, beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.
After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that the Magpies’ game plan stopped the Reds from playing in their usual way.
Eddie Howe set his side up to frustrate Liverpool, in what was a very disciplined performance from the entire team.
Sports News Blitz writer Dylan Richardson analyses the stats behind Newcastle’s success, which has potentially given other teams the blueprint on how to beat the league leaders.

Carabao Cup final news: Newcastle United paint Wembley black and white
Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup after beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday, March 16 as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak became instant new heroes forever.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses how Newcastle got the win over the line.