Man United secures Carabao Cup with 2-0 victory over Newcastle, ending six-year trophy drought
Manchester United have lifted the Carabao Cup after a comfortable display against Newcastle United, ending their six-year wait for silverware. Casemiro's header and a Marcus Rashford goal gave Eddie Howe's side too much to overcome in their first League Cup final appearance since 1976.
It was United's first major trophy since
their 2017 Europa League campaign, and the players were understandably
delighted. Bruno Fernandes expressed his happiness with the win, but also
reiterated that the club's standards demand more. "It has been an amazing
period, first trophy of the season, but we want more -- it is not enough for
this club, we want more and we need more because our standards demand more,"
he said.
United looked comfortable throughout the
game and were rarely threatened by Newcastle. The victory will undoubtedly
provide a huge boost to the club and their fans, who have been eagerly awaiting
a major trophy. The team will now look to build on their success and push for
more silverware in the future.
Manchester United secured a well-deserved
victory against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final, ending their
six-year wait for silverware. The Red Devils looked comfortable throughout the
match, which took place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. It was a momentous
occasion for Newcastle, who last reached the League Cup final in 1976, but they
ultimately couldn't match the quality of United's display.
United's first goal came on 33 minutes,
with midfielder Casemiro expertly glancing a header into the far corner from
Luke Shaw's stooping ball in from a wide free kick. The goal sparked
pandemonium amongst the United fans at Wembley. The team then doubled their
lead six minutes later when Newcastle defender Botman guided Marcus Rashford's
effort into his own net. The goal was initially ruled an own goal but was later
credited to Rashford, marking his first goal in a final in his seventh time
playing in one.
Despite a frantic start to the match,
neither team created many clear-cut chances. United's defence stood firm and
goalkeeper Loris Karius made several important saves, including one in
first-half stoppage time to deny Wout Weghorst's well-struck effort from
distance.
Speaking after the match, Bruno Fernandes
said, "It has been an amazing period, first trophy of the season, but we
want more -- it is not enough for this club, we want more and we need more
because our standards demand more. For me, it was about winning trophies, and
finally, we did it. I am satisfied, but I want more. I want much more."
Manchester United secured their first major
trophy in six years with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup
final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The result saw United lift the League Cup
for the fifth time, with Casemiro and Marcus Rashford on the scoresheet for Ole
Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
The first half was frenetic but devoid of
clear-cut opportunities until United broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute.
Midfielder Casemiro nodded home from Luke Shaw's free-kick to give United the
lead. The second goal came six minutes later as Rashford's effort from a narrow
angle was deflected into the net by Newcastle defender Sven Botman.
Newcastle showed improvement in the second
half but failed to test United's goalkeeper, Dean Henderson. Joelinton came
closest but saw his shot blocked by Lisandro Martinez. Eddie Howe's side
couldn't find a way back into the game as United held on for a comfortable
victory.
Following the win, Bruno Fernandes
expressed his satisfaction but also revealed United's desire for more
silverware: "It has been an amazing period, first trophy of the season,
but we want more -- it is not enough for this club, we want more and we need more
because our standards demand more."
For Newcastle, it was a disappointing end
to their first League Cup final appearance since 1976. "No complaints with
how we played, obviously the scoreline doesn't say that, and that's where
football can be cruel," said manager Eddie Howe.
The defeat extended Newcastle's run of
losses at Wembley to nine games, while United's triumph marked the first trophy
for Erik ten Hag since his appointment as manager in the summer. The Dutchman
has enjoyed an impressive start to his tenure at Old Trafford, with United
sitting third in the Premier League table and still in the Europa League draw.
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