Though Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded that Eddie Howe's side were deserving winners on the day, the Dutchman claimed that the Magpies' trophy drought did not give his opponents more motivation

Follow live coverage as Liverpool face Newcastle United in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea. Merino’s first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

Liverpool fans are heading to Wembley ahead of the Carabao Cup final today. The Reds secured their place in the final against Newcastle United after beating Tottenham Hotspurs over two legs.

Virgil van Dijk showed his class at Wembley when addressing Newcastle's players at full-time after Liverpool's tough defeat.

Newcastle’s Resilience Denies Liverpool EFL Cup Glory written on March 16, 2025 by Steven Smith. This article is about Featured, Featured Article, Liverpool FC Articles, Liverpool FC Match Reports, Liverpool FC Opinion.

Liverpool take on Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon, so we simulated the cup final to predict the final score.

Newcastle United will play Liverpool in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium. The excitement among Newcastle fans for this game is immense. And, why they should be excited? Newcastle is on the cusp of ending their trophy drought. Liverpool player ratings in Carabao Cup final: Mohamed Salah goes missing as Virgil van Dijk struggles

Arne Slot's trophy potential from his first season at Liverpool is down to one after the Reds fell 2-1 to Newcastle United in the League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Newcastle United's EFL Cup final delirium meant more March frustration for Arne Slot and Liverpool. The Magpies fans will party into the night outside Wembley - and back on Tyneside - as they sealed a first major trophy for 70 years.