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.”

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe admitted he was "emotional" after lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley. Newcastle were worthy 2-1 winners against Liverpool on Sunday. And Howe said afterwards: “I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe hailed his players as 'legends' after they secured their place in the club's history by ending a 56-year trophy drought with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.