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Watch VideoNewcastle United, Eddie Howe revel in 'strange smell' of success after League Cup final win over Liverpool

Newcastle United's thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the League Cup final marks a historic moment, ending a 56-year trophy drought and igniting hopes for sustained success under Eddie Howe.

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Watch VideoHow Newcastle United overcame Arsenal to reach the League Cup final

Eddie Howe reflects on Newcastle's impressive 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final, as the team prepares for their second final in three seasons.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Liverpool's Arne Slot says he is an Ange Postecoglou 'fan' ahead of Spurs clash

Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to London on Sunday to take on Tottenham Hotspur with Chelsea hot on their heels.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Arne Slot set to rest some Liverpool stars for League Cup clash

The Reds are top of the Premier League and the Champions League, with 19 wins in 23 games in all competitions so far.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rodrigo Bentancur cops heavy ban after alleged racial slur about Tottenham mate Son Heung-min

A panel upheld the charge and Rodrigo Bentancur will have to sit out Tottenham's next seven domestic fixtures, though he will be able to play in Europa League matches.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

A trophy is a trophy . . . Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag takes the League Cup seriously

Many leading English clubs have come to regard the League Cup as an inconvenience that hampers their quest for more prestigious domestic and European honours.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Premier League giants Liverpool announce £9 million loss for 2022/23 season

Liverpool made a pre-tax loss of £9 million last season as increased commercial income failed to offset a drop in media and matchday revenues.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hits back at ‘billion-pound bottle job’ jibe

Mauricio Pochettino has hit back at ‘unfair’ and ‘annoying’ criticism of Chelsea after his side were labelled ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mauricio Pochettino accepts Chelsea future not in his hands after League Cup final defeat

Mauricio Pochettino believes he still has the backing of Chelsea's owners after defeat by Liverpool in the League Cup final but accepts his future is ‘out of my hands’.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jurgen Klopp revels in Liverpool’s ‘insane’ League Cup triumph

Jurgen Klopp admitted injury-hit Liverpool's win against Chelsea in the League Cup final was ‘absolutely insane’ as his side triumphed at Wembley.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Virgil van Dijk scores late winner as Liverpool’s kids beat Chelsea to win League Cup

Captain Virgil van Dijk scored the only goal of the game as Liverpool beat Chelsea in extra time to win the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mauricio Pochettino wants Chelsea to spoil Jurgen Klopp’s ‘party’

Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea will travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the Merseyside club’s first league game since manager Jurgen Klopp announced his resignation.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Jurgen Klopp wants nothing to do with Liverpool 'quadruple' talk

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted it is far too early in the season to talk about another quadruple bid by his side after they reached the League Cup final.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool edge Fulham to book League Cup final spot against Chelsea

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool missed several chances to kill off Fulham before Issa Diop's late goal set the stage for a dramatic denouement.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Pochettino seeks 'passport' to Wembley to kickstart Chelsea career

Mauricio Pochettino has issued a rallying cry to the Chelsea support as his side aim to turn around a 1-0 first leg deficit against Middlesbrough to reach the League Cup final.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Middlesbrough get ‘special’ win as Chelsea flop in League Cup semi

Premier League giants Chelsea have lost five of their last six away games and 21 times on the road since the beginning of last season.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

WATCH: Bad news for Liverpool as Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out for ‘several weeks’ with injury

Liverpool’s title challenge has suffered a massive blow after England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mauricio Pochettino tells Chelsea to be 'careful' without VAR in League Cup semi

Mauricio Pochettino warned his Chelsea team to be ‘careful’ when they play without VAR in Tuesday's League Cup semi-final first leg against Middlesbrough.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Fighter’ Erik ten Hag vows to solve Manchester United crisis

Erik ten Hag has insisted he will fight to save Manchester United's troubled season after their dismal League Cup exit against Newcastle on Wednesday night.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chelsea, Everton both survive scares to progress in League Cup

Chelsea beat AFC Wimbledon and Everer Rovers but botercame Doncaster Rovers but both Premier League sides survived scares, coming from behind to claim 2-1 wins over their fourth-tier opponents in the League Cup second round on Wednesday.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s ‘cappuccino’ kit leaves bitter taste but not reason for League Cup exit

The unusual kit colour, officially described as 'taupe haze', hardly dazzled against Fulham, and some fans suggested Tottenham players struggled to locate each other because of the kit.

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Reuters|Published

Stars want to join Manchester United despite ownership uncertainty, says Erik Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will be attractive to potential star signings in the close-season despite the uncertainty over the club's ownership.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Phil Foden’s double eases Manchester City into FA Cup sixth round, Leicester out

Phil Foden's brace eased Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over second-tier Bristol City as they moved into the FA Cup sixth round but Leicester City's hopes of repeating their 2021 triumph were dashed on Tuesday.

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Reuters|Published

Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to 'get back to work' after League Cup glory

After ending the club’s six-year trophy drought, Manchester United manager has urged his players to ‘get back to work’ as they look to land more silverware.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

'No days off' as Manchester United eye more silverware

Luke Shaw says Manchester United will not rest on their laurels after winning the League Cup that broke their six-year run without a trophy.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published