Who Will Grab the Trophy and the Cash?…
Liverpool is all set to chase its first trophy with Arne Slot as they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final this Sunday. Fresh off an emotional rollercoaster after losing their treble dreams to PSG, the Reds look at Wembley as the perfect rebound destination. Slot, stepping into the big shoes left by Jurgen Klopp, aims to taste victory, starting with the Magpies, who haven’t popped a trophy champagne in over 50 years.
Newcastle, starring in their own underdog movie script, is also keen on fame and fortune. The Magpies managed an epic 3-3 showdown earlier this season against the Reds and now hope to turn the tables. Hovering around Premier League’s top six feels like a renaissance moment, but lifting the Carabao Cup could etch them into legend. This, after all, isn’t their first rodeo – they last reached these heights only to be knocked off by Manchester United in 2023.
The golden cup isn’t just for bragging rights; it’s backed by a $130k (ÂŁ100k) loot! And if the shiny hardware and cash aren’t enough, a spot in the Conference League awaits – not that Liverpool needs it, sitting dentist-chair comfortable atop the league. The runner-up, unfortunately, only gets a $65k (ÂŁ50k) consolation prize – perhaps enough for a soothing therapy session. So, stay tuned to see who gets the winning wings and who leaves with a pigeon’s prize!
