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The Independent UK
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Richard Jolly

Dan Burn: How Newcastle’s local boy ended 70 years of agony

Dan Burn Newcastle Liverpool
  • Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup, defeating Liverpool 2-1 and ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
  • Dan Burn, a Newcastle native, scored the opening goal and was named man of the match. Alexander Isak scored Newcastle's second goal.
  • This victory marks Newcastle's first major trophy since 1955 and their first at Wembley since 1969.
  • Liverpool, despite being league leaders, delivered a subpar performance, their worst of the season.
  • Newcastle's win secures them a place in European competition next year.

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