Of course, it is impossible to completely escape a city’s feelings and expectations — especially when the club’s all-time leading scorer, Alan Shearer, texts the club captain, Bruno Guimaraes, on the eve of the game. But his message was not one spewing emotion, but a clinical instruction: “Bring that trophy back.”

Eddie Howe’s name will eternally be heralded amongst different generations of Newcastle United supporters as he masterminded their 2-1 win against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Despite Liverpool looking dead set to retain the trophy after the blistering season they have had, it would be fair to state that Howe outclassed Arne Slot tactically.

Eddie Howe was pictured on the private plane which brought the squad back with the trophy which ended the the Magpies' 70-year wait for domestic silverware on Sunday. The square were also honoured with a water salute from Newcastle Airport's fire service as the plane touched down.