Can Newcastle Break the 1955 Curse?…
Ah, the Carabao Cup – the underappreciated sibling of football competitions where second-stringers get their moment to shine, or as Jose Mourinho likes to call it, the “I must win everything” Cup. It’s the stage where big-shot clubs like Manchester City flex their muscles by hoisting the trophy too many times to count. But on Sunday, it’s streetwise Liverpool facing off against the history-haunted Newcastle United, who last celebrated a major win when hula hoops were a new fad.
For those keeping track, Newcastle’s last stroll through trophy park was around the same time color TV became cool. Talk about a dry spell! When Newcastle reaches a final, it’s like spotting a unicorn in the wild. They badly crave victory, while Liverpool fancies a nice trophy addition for Arne Slot’s budding managerial cabinet. But don’t let the magic of Wembley dazzle you – Liverpool isn’t keen on being generous party hosts.
Newcastle fans, fingers crossed tightly, hope fortunes will change despite missing key players. Meanwhile, Liverpool, channeling post-PSG hurt, is hungry for redemption. Unfortunately for Newcastle, Liverpool is the wounded beast of football, all set to strike with lethal intent – because nothing scares them more than another barren trip back to Tyneside!
