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      ‘This is astonishing’ say fans as Newcastle fans Ant & Dec ‘shown more times than Mo Salah’ during Carabao Cup final

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      ANT & DEC got plenty of screen time as Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The Toon triumphed 2-1 to end their astonishing 70-year trophy drought at Wembley.Ant & Dec celebrate Newcastle’s cup final triumphCredit: Sky SportsThe duo shared a plush box for the Wembley showpieceCredit: ReutersAs Newcastle’s most famous fans, comedy duo Ant & Dec were never going to miss the match.And broadcasters Sky Sports couldn’t resist showing several shots of the jubilant pair.One fan wrote on social media: “We’ve seen Ant and Dec more times than Salah today. This is ASTONISHING.”To which a second replied: “Is Salah on the pitch?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother similarly added: “We’ve seen more of Ant & Dec than Salah.”Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman endured a frustrating afternoon at Wembley.Having scored 27 goals in 29 Premier League appearances this season, Salah didn’t even register a shot during the Carabao Cup final.The Reds’ defeat completed a disappointing week, during which they were also dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans spotted Ant, 49, wearing a Jason Tindall scarf.Eddie Howe’s assistant was often seen to take centre stage in the dugout, being the first to shake hands with opposition managers at full time. Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao CupFans were quick to comment on Ant’s choice of scarf.One wrote on X: “Ant & Dec wearing a scarf with Jason Tindall’s face on was not on by bingo card for today. Love it.”After his side’s victory, Howe confessed that Newcastle were well aware of the club’s trophy drought.The 47-year-old told Sky Sports: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant McPartlin was spotted wearing a Jason Tindall scarfCredit: Sky Sports More

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      ‘That’s heartbreaking’ say fans as Man Utd youngster Ayden Heaven stretchered off in agony after nasty-looking injury

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Ayden Heaven has been stretchered off during the Red Devils’ clash against Leicester.The 18-year-old was making his first Premier League start for United since joining from Arsenal in January.Ayden Heaven suffered a nasty injury in Man Utd’s clash with LeicesterCredit: GettyThe wonderkid appeared to be in a lot of pain after a coming-together with Patson DakaCredit: PAThere was a long stoppage as medics tended to the Man Utd starCredit: ReutersHeaven was stretchered off during the first half at the King Power StadiumCredit: AlamyUnited paid the Gunners “substantial compensation” to bring the teenager to Old Trafford.Heaven looked assured in possession and impressed boss Ruben Amorim during Thursday’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.He was rewarded with a starting berth for the trip to Leicester on Sunday night.But things unravelled for the wonderkid after a coming-together with Patson Daka in the first half at the King Power. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHeaven appeared to roll his ankle, with concerned teammates gesturing for medical staff.The teenager was treated on the field before being stretchered off. One disappointed fan wrote on X: “That is heartbreaking to see.”Another said: “Devastated for Ayden Heaven. Can’t help but keep thinking if he’s gonna come back the same.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile a third added: “Feel for Ayden Heaven. He’s been surprisingly good since he joined. Injuries can be terrible though. Hope he recovers well.”Heaven had not been expected to break into the first team so quickly at Old Trafford.Meet Ayden Heaven: Arsenal’s next William SalibaHe was signed with a view for the future but caught Amorim’s eye during his Europa League cameo.Prior to Sunday’s game, Amorim said: “If he continues like that he is going to play. “Of course he is young and he didn’t play much this season, maybe only 45 minutes for the Under-21s, then a few minutes here and now a full game. “I really like his confidence. I like his pace, I think he is good in defending the box and I think he is quite complete. “But he has a lot of work to do in the Premier League.”Man Utd player ratingsCAPTAIN Fantastic rescued Manchester United once again – scoring a hat-trick as the Red Devils overcame an early scare to beat Real Sociedad and advance in the Europa League.He was the coolest man inside Old Trafford twice as he slotted home penalties either side of half-time to put his side in control against the Spaniards.Joshua Zirkzee was another who impressed as Manchester United secured a tie against Lyon in the quarter-finals.But it wasn’t all positive.Rasmus Hojlund drew a blank yet again. That’s now 21 games and no goals – the equivalent of over THIRTY HOURS without the £72m striker hitting the net.Check out our full Man Utd player ratings.Heaven now joins a list of stars in the United treatment room.Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro and Harry Maguire were all unavailable to Amorim for Sunday’s clash in the East Midlands. READ MORE SUN STORIESRasmus Hojlund gave United the lead, ending his long goal drought in the process.And Alejandro Garnacho added a second for the Red Devils after the break, with Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men staring at an immediate return to the Championship. More

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      Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao Cup

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      NEWCASTLE players got the party started in the Wembley changing rooms – after ending 70 years of hurt. Toon stars danced and drank out of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at the Home of Football.Dan Burn was on target as Newcastle beat Liverpool at WembleyCredit: GettyThe defender whipped out his legendary dance moves after the gameCredit: X/ SkyFootballBurn is due to report for England training in the morningCredit: X/ SkyFootballSean Longstaff was later seen drinking from the Carabao CupCredit: X/ SkyFootballLocal hero Dan Burn and red-hot Swede striker Alexander Isak were the goalscoring heroes for the Magpies.Burn scrambled in the opener just before the break, sending the Newcastle half of Wembley barmy. Toon came out strong in the second half and Isak smashed in what proved to be the matchwinner. After climbing the Wembley steps to lift the trophy, skipper Burn was filmed performing his signature dance moves in the changing rooms.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSky Sports’ cameras showed the defender being showered with champagne as he paraded his winners medal.The victory capped a stunning week for the 32-year-old, who was given his first England call up by new boss Thomas Tuchel. And he assured the German he would take it easy with his celebrations – because he has Three Lions training in the morning.Burn said with a grin: “I’ll be the first there tomorrow at 8 o’clock.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMidfielder Sean Longstaff later got in on the act as Newcastle players got a party 70 years in the making started. He was seen downing a drink from the trophy as teammates laughed and filmed on their phones. Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and bid to end 70-year trophy waitBoss Eddie Howe cut an emotional figure amongst the carnage in West London.The former Bournemouth boss had insisted earlier this week Newcastle were not “cursed” and the players could “write history” with a win.Howe said: “We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we had no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.”We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.”I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance – we deserved to win today.”An emotional Bruno Guimaraes called the win the “best day of his life”.The Brazilian said: “The supporters deserve everything. “When I first came here I said I wanted to put my name in history. We can now say we are the champions again. This is one of the best days of my life.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I don’t have any words. It’s the best day of my life. For them [the fans] it’s like the World Cup.”People have grown up and not seen us as champions. My first year as captain of this club and it’s one of the best days. This is unbelievable.” More

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      ‘Admin’s cooked here’ – Newcastle praised for hilarious tweet by sharing huge St James’ Park upgrade following cup win

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      THRILLED Newcastle fans loved their team’s social media post after they lifted the Carabao Cup this afternoon.Much was made of the Toon’s unbelievable trophy drought prior to the match.Newcastle posted this edited image on social mediaNewcastle ended their 70-year trophy droughtCredit: GettyNewcastle’s last major domestic trophy had come 70 years ago, when they lifted the FA Cup in 1955.Prior to his side’s 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United, boss Eddie Howe attempted a novel motivational tactic.The Toon manager was said to have introduced a picture of the message “we have not won a trophy for 67 years” to greet players arriving for training.An image of the message subsequently circulated on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn the aftermath of today’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool, Newcastle reposted the image… albeit with one amendment.The club’s social media team edited the image to instead read: “We have not won a trophy in 0 years.”Jubiliant Newcastle supporters loved the post.One responded on X: “Nah fairs admin cooked here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThis image circulated ahead of the 2023 Carabao Cup finalCredit: XWhile a second wrote: “Man I love you so much, this picture has haunted me for 3 years.”A third joked: “Nah New castle admins waited for 68 years to post this.”Ligue 1 match SUSPENDED twice and players rushed down tunnel as plume of smoke engulfs stadium after flares thrownAnd another added: “Damn that was quick.”After the match, Howe admitted that Newcastle were well aware of the club’s drought.He told Sky Sports: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Eddie Howe masterminded Newcastle’s trophy winCredit: Alamy More

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      Virgil van Dijk praised for classy gesture after Liverpool ‘battered’ in Carabao Cup final by rampant Newcastle

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK was praised for his classy gesture just moments after Liverpool lost the Carabao Cup final.Van Dijk grabbed the winner against Chelsea to clinch the trophy 12 months ago.Virgil van Dijk showed his class after Liverpool lost the Carabao Cup final to NewcastleCredit: ReutersHe shook hands with Dan Burn and the Toon heroes during their celebrationsCredit: ReutersBut he was on the losing side this time around as a rampant Newcastle swept the Reds aside to end their 70-year wait for a trophy. Former Asda worker Dan Burn had the freedom of the penalty area to thunder a header home just before half-time.Then seven minutes after the break, Alexander Isak swept in a superb second. Federico Chiesa grabbed a late consolation deep into injury time after VAR proved he was onside.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut it was too little too late for Liverpool, just days after being dumped out of the Champions League on penalties to PSG. However, despite the painful defeat, Van Dijk took time out of his misery to congratulate the newly-crowned champions. Ex-Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “There was an embrace between Virgil van Dijk and Dan Burn.”Van Dijk stood at the Newcastle huddle – he went around and shook every player’s hand. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He respected what Newcastle have done today.”Class. A sign of respect for Newcastle.”Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and bid to end 70-year trophy waitJust like Van Dijk, another legendary Liverpool centre-back was full of admiration for Eddie Howe’s Magpies.He said on Sky Sports: “Newcastle didn’t just win today, they battered Liverpool.”I find it difficult to be too critical, given what Liverpool look like they will go on to achieve.”Newcastle are a great Premier League team and they have wiped the floor with them today.”Newcastle’s three most famous fans – Ant, Dec and Alan Shearer – were all in the stands at Wembley to witness their beloved club winning their first trophy since the FA Cup in 1955. And Ant had viewers in stitches as he wore a Jason Tindall scarf. Howe’s infamous No2 even managed to be the fourth person of the Newcastle contingent to get his hands on the trophy in hilarious scenes. Burn scored the opener and got his hands on the trophyCredit: AFP More

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      ‘We need to be together’ – Mathys Tel confronts raging Tottenham fans in away end after sucker-punch loss at Fulham

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      MATHYS TEL confronted raging fans in the away end after Tottenham’s sucker-punch loss at Fulham.Spurs travelled to their London rivals on Sunday hoping to win for just the second time in their last five games.Mathys Tel confronted angry Spurs fans after the defeat to FulhamHowever, Fulham hit Tottenham with a late double as goals from Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon sealed a 2-0 result at Craven Cottage.The result leaves Spurs 13th in the table, level on points with Everton, West Ham and Manchester United.But the latter can move three points clear with victory over Leicester tonight.While Tottenham’s hopes of making a late surge for a European place are all-but-over.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe pressure is now building on Ange Postecoglou, who has won just 10 of his 29 league matches this season.And Spurs fans in the away end at Fulham let rip at full-time.They lambasted their team’s lack of fight and energy.But even the most ardent supporter would not have expected January loan signing Tel to attempt to make peace.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe striker crossed the hoardings and walked into the stand while being berated from all sides.Tel, who could join Spurs in a permanent move from Bayern Munich for £55million this summer, tried to calm things down as he confronted vocal fans.The Tottenham team take the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 for a spinThe striker is on loan from Bayern Munich and could join permanently this summerCredit: ReutersThe Frenchman could be heard telling them they “need to be together.”But the star ended up walking off defeated as supporters told him things “are not good enough.”Speaking after the match, boss Postecoglou admitted he shared the pain of the fans.He said: “I get their disappointment. It’s unacceptable to see 15 league defeats.“It’s nowhere near good enough, nowhere near the level we need to be and I understand the supporters’ frustrations with that.“Today wasn’t so much about performance, it was just another day when we let a game get away from us that we shouldn’t have.“We weren’t played off the park and I felt that up until the point they scored, we were the team that was getting on top.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We had a couple of good chances to go 1-0 up and that would have put the pressure on them, but it’s happened too many times this year.“We’ve given the opposition a lift into the game by conceding soft goals.” More

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      Fans in stitches as Federico Chiesa doesn’t realise he’s scored after VAR announcement played over Wembley tannoy

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      FEDERICO CHIESA’S Liverpool career has not quite gone to plan since he joined Liverpool from Juventus last summer.But the Italian does now have a Wembley goal to his name after netting in stoppage time to halve Newcastle’s League Cup Final lead.Chiesa had a delayed reaction to the referee’s callCredit: GettyChiesa’s goal made for an intense period of extra timeCredit: APThe Italian’s cameo left fans wondering why Slot does not let him play more oftenCredit: PA MediaHowever, he was unable to prevent Newcastle lifting the trophy with a 2-1 win.Chiesa was put through a nervous wait before the goal was confirmed, though, as the VAR team took their time pondering an offside call.The goal would ultimately stand, prompting a panicked period of injury time as Liverpool desperatey pushed for an equaliser, to no avail.As the referee announced the decision over the Wembley Stadium tannoy, the camera panned to Chiesa, who wore a blank expression.Read more football newsThe referee announced to the crowd that Chiesa was onside when the ball was played, meaning the linesman’s flag in-game was overruled by VAR.But Chiesa appeared shocked and almost ready to protest.The Italian is a confident English speaker, regularly giving interviews in English before and since moving to Merseyside.Despite that, fans were quick in taking to social media to react to his confusion.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSeveral pointed out the gaffe, with one writing: “Funny how Chiesa reacted after VAR overturned the offside and confirmed he scores.”Man don’t understand English.”Juventus star Federico Chiesa leaves Turnin on private flight for transfer deal with Liverpool Despite that, supporters were very complimentary of his performance, producing an impressive cameo after coming off the substitute’s bench in the 74th minute.His incisiveness was a refreshing change from the contributions of Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, who managed just one shot between them.One fan wrote on X: “Start Chiesa the rest of the season. Left wing, right wing, at the nine, I don’t care. Start him.”Others questioned why he has struggled for minutes as the 27-year-old has made just three Premier League appearances since signing thanks to a series of niggling injuries.The League Cup final loss caps a miserable week for Liverpool, who on Tuesday were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain after a penalty shootout. More

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      ‘Opportunity missed’ – Fans can’t believe Jason Tindall was FOURTH Newcastle man to lift Carabao Cup after Wembley win

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      FANS have been left in stitches after Jason Tindall grabbed the limelight during Newcastle’s Carabao Cup trophy lift. The Newcastle assistant joined the team to parade the cup after a famous 2-1 win over Liverpool.Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall was ecstatic after winning the Carabao CupCredit: GettySome fans joked the assistant boss should raise the trophy first ahead of Eddie HoweCredit: AFPThe trophy was Newcastle’s first since 1955Credit: AFPEddie Howe’s men ended a 70-year trophy drought after a grandstand finish at the Home of Football. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak had put the Magpies in firm control against the Premier League leaders.But a late Federico Chiesa strike set up a nerve-shredding final few minutes.The Toon Army celebrated wildly at the final whistle, with Burn trooping up the Wembley steps to lift the cup.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd fans were in hysterics as Tindall cut the line and was the FOURTH person to receive the trophy.One fan laughed: “Jason Tindall the fourth person affiliated to Newcastle lifting the trophy. The devil works hard but Tindall works harder.”Another wrote on X: “Love how Jason Tindall got to lift the trophy before most of the Newcastle players.”While a third commented: “How many people do we think Jason Tindall has rattled tonight by helping Newcastle lift the trophy?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd a four added: “Newcastle could have done the funniest thing ever there and let Jason Tindall do the trophy lift. Opportunity missed.”Tindall is a cult hero on Tyneside and even had a London pub renamed in his honour this weekend.Iconic London landmark lit up by Newcastle stars in incredible projection show ahead of Carabao Cup finalThe Dolphin, located by Kings Cross on Tonbridge Street, was re-named and transformed especially for Newcastle supporters.It became the Mad Dog & Mags in honour of Howe’s assistant, who is famed for his over-the-top antics on the sideline. Newcastle fans and players alike were reduced to tears after the win.An emotional Bruno Guimaraes said: “It’s all for these supporters.”They deserve everything. When I first came here I said I wanted to put my name in history. We can now say we are the champions again. This is one of the best days of my life.”I don’t have any words. It’s the best day of my life. For them [the fans] it’s like the World Cup. “People have grown up and not seen us as champions. My first year as captain of this club and it’s one of the best days. This is unbelievable.READ MORE SUN STORIES”This is my second home. We are making history. Some day when I leave this club I want the fans to sing my name the way they do to Shearer. “He text me before the game. I’m so emotional today.” More