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    Ant and Dec can’t stop celebrating as they leave Wembley Stadium after Newcastle win the Carabao Cup

    DIEHARD Newcastle United fans Ant and Dec couldn’t stop smiling as they left Wembley Stadium last night after their club’s Carabao Cup win.The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in a memorable final that brought Newcastle their first silverware for 70 years.Declan Donnelly looked ecstatic about Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup winCredit: James CurleyAnt McPartlin called it ‘the best day of my life’, marriage and childbirth asideCredit: James CurleyAnt and Dec were seen cheering wildly inside the ground at the final whistle and they looked over-the-moon as they left the home of English football.Grinning Dec pumped his fist and clutched a matchday programme as he walked to a waiting car, while Ant, in a Newcastle cap and scarf, raised his arms triumphantly in the air.There were hugs and cheers before the TV double act were driven away on a night to remember.The pair kept their fans up to date with their cup final shenanigans.READ MORE ON ANT & DECIn a video posted to their shared TikTok account, the presenters shouted: “We did it!”After briefly pausing, they threw their heads back and resumed their jubilant screaming, shouting “Ahhhhh!” before bursting into laughter.Ant joked “I’ve lost my voice” while Dec said “I cannot believe it!”Ant then added “This is amazing” while Dec said: “This is the best day of my life, apart from the wedding and the kids and all that.Most read in Football”But it’s the best day of my life!”Earlier snaps showed the duo jumping for joy after a header by Dan Burn took Newcastle to a 1-0 lead just moments before half-time.Liverpool 1 Newcastle 2: Jubilant Toon finally end 70 years of heartache to win Carabao Cup in week from hell for RedsAnt leapt high into the air, while waving his scarf, as Dec thrust his arm around a fellow fan in the crowd of frenzied supporters.Shortly after half-time, top goal scorer Alexander Isak thumped in a second goal to double his side’s lead – as ex-team member Alan Shearer’s hat went flying.In clips shown on TV, he could be seen retrieving the black baker boy cap after the celebrations had subsided.Before kick-off, the Toon Army took over Covent Garden in preparation for the long-anticipated clash.Ant sang his heart out in the carCredit: James CurleyThere were hugs galore outside the groundCredit: James CurleyAnt and Dec were in fine voice inside Wembley StadiumCredit: InstagramMeanwhile, Wembley was met with a wall of noise and a display of 32,000 black-and-white scarves.Newcastle had lost five Wembley finals since Jackie Milburn & Co triumphed in 1955, so this was a long overdue trophy for their passionate supporters.Manager Eddie Howe had been presented with various challenges prior to the game – including an injured Lewis Hall and banned Anthony Gordon.But, despite Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa clawing back a goal in injury time, the side romped home to its first domestic victory in 70 years.This makes Howe the first English manager to win a major English trophy in 17 years – after Harry Redknapp’s Portsmouth won the FA Cup in 2008.READ MORE SUN STORIESBurn’s scoring header comes just two days after he earned his first England call-up at the age of 32.The 6ft 7 former Asda worker, who is renowned as one of the nicest men in football, was drafted in by new England chief Thomas Tuchel for the Wembley World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.The TV stars celebrated with fellow fans after Newcastle’s first goalCredit: ReutersToon legend Alan Shearer cheering in the stands after the second goalCredit: Sky Sports More

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    How 11th place in the Premier League could get into Europe thanks to Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win

    THE Premier League could have as many as 11 teams competing in Europe next season.Newcastle secured a place in the Europa Conference League on Sunday after winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley.Newcastle secured a space in the Europa Conference League by winning the Carabao CupCredit: GettyHowever, Eddie Howe and Co are aiming for the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyShould Newcastle qualify for Europe’s elite competition, as many as 11 Prem teams could get European footballCredit: GettyThe Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 to end their 70-year trophy drought and take home the first piece of silverware on offer this season.Although Conference League qualification is already in the bag, Eddie Howe and Co will be hoping to go one better come the end of the Premier League campaign.Newcastle currently sit sixth in the Prem table, just one point behind fifth-placed Manchester City.As things stand, five clubs are set to earn Champions League football due to the performance of English teams in Europe this term.Read More in FootballConsequently, if the Magpies do earn a spot in Europe’s elite competition in May, their Conference League place will be passed down.It is part of a domino effect that could see up to 11 clubs qualify for European football ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.How could 11 teams qualify for Europe?There are a few varying scenarios that could lead to the 11th-placed team in the Premier League earning European qualification.For example, Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Man City may all qualify for the Champions League as the top four teams, leaving Newcastle as the fifth.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBournemouth could qualify for the Europa League by winning the FA CupCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Man Utd could finish 10th and still qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa LeagueCredit: GettyBrighton could then find themselves taking a Europa League place by finishing sixth.Bournemouth may earn a spot in the Europa League by winning the FA Cup one week before the Prem season concludes.Eddie Howe fights back tears as he dedicates Carabao Cup to late mum as Newcastle hero Dan Burn says ‘don’t wake me up’In addition, Chelsea could bag a place in the competition by winning the Conference League.And by finishing eighth or lower in the Prem, that would likely open up another place.Should Aston Villa finish even lower but win the Champions League, they would retain their spot in the elite competition without costing any other English team a place.And finally, if all of the above were to happen and either Manchester United or Tottenham finish 10th and qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League, the team in 11th would be allocated the final Conference League place.In that scenario – although it is unlikely – the top 10 teams would have all qualified for Europe themselves, leaving the 11th-placed club with the final position.Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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    ‘That’s a crime’ – Fans can’t believe what Ant and Dec were spotted doing at Carabao Cup final

    FANS are shocked by what they saw from Ant and Dec at the Carabao Cup final.The iconic TV pair cheered on their side Newcastle to a first domestic trophy for 70 years against Liverpool.Fans could not believe Ant and Dec were stood in the wrong positionCredit: XAnt and Dec celebrate Newcastle’s Carabao Cup winCredit: InstagramThe pair have always stood with Ant McPartlin on the left and Declan Donnelly on the rightCredit: GettyHowever their behaviour unnerved a few as they were shown standing in the wrong order.Stars of I’m a Celeb, Britain’s Got Talent and Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, the pair have always lined up in the same formation, with Ant McPartlin on the left and Declan Donnelly on the right.But at Wembley they were the opposite way round and even more concerningly, at one point were stood metres apart.Fans were not too pleased with the switch up and made their feelings clear.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne reacted saying: “That’s a crime from Dec and Ant.”Another added: “Smh. Outright blasphemous.”A third wrote: “Standing the wrong way round. Just saying it’s very confusing.”And another commented: “Don’t know who they are if they stand that way around.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnt also attracted attention for the Newcastle scarf he was wearing as it was decorated with the faces of Magpies boss Eddie Howe and his assistant Jason Tindall.The TV duo shared a video screaming for joy as Toon got their hands on the trophy, with Dec describing it as one of the best days of his life.Alan Shearer’s daughter Chloe and Newcastle stars go wild at Boxpark as they celebrate famous Carabao Cup final winAnt joked “I’ve lost my voice” while Dec said “I cannot believe it!”He then added “this is amazing” while Dec said: “This is the best day of my life, apart from the wedding and the kids and all that.”But it’s the best day of my life!” More

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    How Eddie Howe’s tactical masterclass restricted Mo Salah to ONE TOUCH in Newcastle box during Carabao Cup final

    MO SALAH was restricted to just ONE TOUCH inside the box as Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The forward has been in a rich vein of form this season but his threat was completely nullified at Wembley.Mo Salah had just one touch in the Newcastle penalty boxCredit: The Mega AgencyEddie Howe pulled off a tactical masterclassCredit: GettyIn fact, Liverpool were blunted as a whole as Arne Slot’s side mustered just two shots on target, one of which was Federico Chiesa’s stoppage time goal.Despite just 34 per cent possession, Newcastle had 17 shots to Liverpool’s seven as goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak either side of half-time earned an historic win.Eddie Howe pulled off a tactical masterclass that restricted Salah to just 23 touches and 13 passes. Crucially the Egyptian failed to have a shot and had just one touch in the Newcastle penalty box.That was mostly thanks to the Toon duo of Joelinton and Tino Livramento, who nullified the space down Liverpool’s right flank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJoelinton’s heat map shows he spent a lot of time on the left, covering the space when Livramento went on the attack to prevent the Liverpool counter-attack – a key weapon for the Reds this season.Between them Joelinton and Livramento won 13 duels, while it was the latter’s cross that was headed down to Isak to fire in.Livramento got the better of Jarrell Quansah on more than one occasion and was able to isolate the defender thanks to Harvey Barnes dragging Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch centrally with clever movement.Barnes was Newcastle’s most advanced player on average across 90 minutes, which ensured Quansah was pinned back and unable to support Salah like Trent Alexander-Arnold so often does.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThat meant Salah was left isolated as he remained high up the pitch without receiving the ball, making it impossible for his side to create chances on goal.Another adjustment Howe made paid off when Burn rose highest to head in Kieran Trippier’s corner.Alan Shearer’s daughter Chloe and Newcastle stars go wild at Boxpark as they celebrate famous Carabao Cup final winIt took plenty of skill from the 6ft6in giant but his task was made easier by the fact he did not have to battle Virgil van Dijk or Ibrahima Konate in the air.Trippier’s back post corner meant Burn could steal in for a free header to score Newcastle’s first Wembley goal in 25 years. More

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    Newcastle stars in wild Carabao Cup final celebrations as they are joined by Alan Shearer and daughter Chloe at Boxpark

    NEWCASTLE stars celebrated their Carabao Cup win at Boxpark Wembley and were joined by club legend Alan Shearer.The Magpies created history as they ended their 70-year trophy drought by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final.Alan Shearer and daughter Chloe pose with goalscorer Dan BurnCredit: InstagramBruno Guimaraes led the celebrations at Boxpark WembleyCredit: InstagramThere were jubilant scenes inside the venueCredit: InstagramShearer got his hands on Mark Gillespie’s medalCredit: InstagramGuimaraes shared a pic with his wife Ana Lidia Martins inside BoxparkCredit: InstagramShearer and Joelinton posed togetherCredit: InstagramThere were wild scenes in the stands and on the pitch as Shearer cheered on his beloved side, as did the likes of Ant & Dec.After the match Shearer and his daughter Chloe celebrated in Boxpark, a stone’s throw from the national stadium.They were joined by hoards of happy Toon fans before the Newcastle squad also showed up.Bruno Guimaraes could be seen dancing along to ‘Hey Jude’ as he climbed a seat with his winners’ medal draped around his neck.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Brazilian shared a snap showing off his medal inside Boxpark alongside his wife Ana Lidia Martins.His compatriot Joelinton was also in attendance and posed for a photo with Shearer and his son Will, along with a few mates.While Shearer and Chloe got a pic together with goalscorer and Geordie hero Dan Burn.Shearer said of the defender: “He is from f***ing Blyth man. The Geordie hero. What a week Big Dan Burn 🖤🤍🖤🤍”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSChloe also danced along to ‘Pump It Up!’ while Shearer got his hands on a medal by posing with goalkeeper Mark Gillispie.Meanwhile Nottingham Forest star Elliott Anderson also joined in on the celebrations as the ex-Newcastle midfielder bagged himself a ticket to watch the match with his fellow fans inside Wembley. Premier League star, 22, seen celebrating Carabao Cup final triumph in the Newcastle end as fans say ‘give him a medal’Sandro Tonali shows off his medal alongside his partner Giulia PastoreCredit: https://www.instagram.com/juliette_pastore/Ant and Dec were elated inside WembleyCredit: Instagram More

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    Premier League star, 22, seen celebrating Carabao Cup final triumph in the Newcastle end as fans say ‘give him a medal’

    A PREMIER LEAGUE footballer was spotted celebrating in the Newcastle end at Wembley.The Magpies ended their 70-year wait for a major trophy on an emotional day.A Nottingham Forest star was in the Newcastle end at WembleyCredit: X/ itvfootballEddie Howe and Nick Pope spotted the midfielderCredit: X/ itvfootballEddie Howe’s men beat Liverpool 2-1 thanks to goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak before Federico Chiesa’s injury-time consolation. The full-time whistle sparked wild celebrations among the Newcastle players and fans alike.And that included one Nottingham Forest player joining in among the Toon Army. Elliot Anderson left his boyhood club Newcastle to join Forest in a £35million transfer last summer.READ MORE NEWCASTLE NEWSBut he is a Toon supporter through and through. Born in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, Anderson joined Newcastle’s academy aged eight and progressed through to the first team.He spent 14 years with the St James’ Park club and racked up 55 senior appearances.And 24 hours after grabbing an assist in Forest’s 4-2 win at Ipswich, Anderson was wearing a black-and-white scarf in amongst the Newcastle fans at Wembley. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe was filmed in the front rows hugging a bloke and pumping his fist towards the jubilant team.And it seemed as though his former gaffer Howe and team-mate Nick Pope spotted Anderson by copying the gesture back towards him. Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao CupThe clip, shared on X by ITV, led to plenty of brilliant reactions on social media.One said: “Fair play. What a player and deserves to see his club lift the trophy.”Another wrote: “Always a Geordie.”A third joked: “Steal a medal and give it to him my boy.”And a final user added: “Great to see a lifelong fan celebrating and as a Forest fan, I don’t see anything wrong with him being there.”Anderson was not the only famous face cheering in the stands at Wembley. Ant, Dec and Alan Shearer were all in the stands at Wembley to witness their beloved club lifting their first trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.And Ant had viewers in stitches as he wore a Jason Tindall scarf.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowe’s infamous No2 even managed to be the fourth person of the Newcastle contingent to get his hands on the trophy in hilarious scenes.The players’ delight sparked more crazy scenes in the dressing room – including Burn dancing and one player drinking from the trophy – while Toon fans took over Covent Garden once more. Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a trophyCredit: ReutersAnderson grabbed an assist in Saturday’s 4-2 win at IpswichCredit: ReutersThe midfielder came through with the Magpies but left in the summer for PSR reasonsCredit: Getty More

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    Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden for second night in wild celebrations after first domestic trophy in 70 years

    NEWCASTLE fans have taken over Covent Garden for a second consecutive night as they celebrate Carabao Cup success. The Toon Army hit the streets in both the capital and back in the North East following the historic 2-1 win over Liverpool.Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy is finally overCredit: GettyToon supporters down in the capital headed back to Covent Garden for a huge partyCredit: Story Picture AgencyThe party continued long into the night after Toon ended a seven-decade trophy droughtCredit: Story Picture AgencyA topless Newcastle fan climbed a phone box after the matchCredit: PAThousands of fans flocked to St James Park after the final whistle at WembleyCredit: ReutersDan Burn and Alexander Isak were on target for Eddie Howe’s men at the Home of Football.Newcastle survived a late scare after Federico Chiesa netted a consolation in stoppage time. It gave the Toon their first domestic trophy in 70 years. There were scenes of jubilation in the dressing rooms as Burn led the dancing among the players.READ MORE NEWCASTLE NEWSAnd the beer was quickly flowing among supporters as disbelieving fans flocked into central London to celebrate.Fans were seen climbing lampposts and chanting just hours after Gary Neville cheekily called for a “Geordie Bank Holiday”.Supporters who hadn’t been able to get down south gathered around St James Park. Thousands flocked to the ground after the final whistle, with videos going viral of supporters celebrating on Alan Shearer’s statue. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle fans had travelled down in huge numbers ahead of Sunday’s game.They packed out central areas of the capital on Saturday night, lighting flares and supping up ahead of the big game.’Try getting that lot into work tomorrow’ – Gary Neville tips ‘Geordie Bank Holiday’ as Newcaslte fans celebrate cup winBoss Howe admitted the occasion got the better of him after his team held on to bag a first trophy since 1955.The 47-year-old is the first Englishman since Harry Redknapp in 2008 to lift major silverware.Howe, fighting back tears, said: “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.”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.”It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time, we always make it difficult for ourselves it was never going to be 2-0.”Goal hero Burn is set to join up with England for the first time on Monday.He admitted: “I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I am dreaming. READ MORE SUN STORIES”As soon as I headed it, I knew it was in. I don’t get many so at least I saved it for a big occasion. “I feel strange the minute. It is hard to put into words.”Some fans were seen on Alan Shearer’s statue outside St James’ ParkCredit: ReutersDan Burn found the net just days after his first England call-upCredit: Alamy More

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    Eddie Howe fights back tears as he dedicates Carabao Cup to late mum as Newcastle hero Dan Burn says ‘don’t wake me up’

    NEWCASTLE ended their 70-year major domestic trophy drought and hero Dan Burn begged: Don’t wake me up from this dream.The Geordie etched his name in Toon Army folklore with a headed Wembley opener as they claimed Carabao Cup glory.An emotional Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle’s famous Wembley winCredit: GettyHowe dedicated the victory to his late mother during his post-match press conferenceCredit: RexAnd it capped a fairytale few days after his first England call-up on Friday.Burn, 32, beamed: “I’ve had worse weeks! I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I am dreaming.“As soon as I headed it, I knew it was in. I don’t get many so at least I saved it for a big occasion. It is hard to put into words.”The 6ft 7in defender is now set to join up with Thomas Tuchel’s debut Three Lions squad at St George’s Park today.Read more newcastle newsExcited Burn added: “I’ll be first there at eight o’clock.”Jubilant Newcastle chief Eddie Howe was in shock when Burn scored — as he had been terrible in set-piece training.Burn lost marker Alexis Mac Allister on the stroke of half-time to head in from Kieran Trippier’s corner.Howe said: “We worked consistently for two weeks on set-plays just for this game. And if you had seen us in practice, you’d have said we had no chance.Most read in Football“We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored — he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao CupAlexander Isak doubled the lead before Federico Chiesa’s consolation.It made Howe the first English boss since Harry Redknapp, a 2008 FA Cup winner with Portsmouth, to lift major silverware.And the emotional 47-year-old held back the tears as he dedicated the triumph to his late mother, Anne, who died in 2012.Howe added: “Naturally you end up thinking of the players, the staff, but also the people that aren’t with you. Like for me, my mum and family members.“You think of all the sacrifices and hard work they gave you as a child to give you the chance to have a good life.“I’ve just always had the thought that I want to make my family proud.”Newcastle had not lifted a major domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup.And Howe, whose side will be back in European competition next season, said: “We were well aware of the history. We knew what was at stake for all our fans — we wanted to do them, and the club, proud and win the trophy.”Dan Burn was one of Newcastle’s heroes – scoring his team’s openerCredit: AlamyScorer Isak added: “We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are all aware of how long it’s been for the fans without a trophy.“This is just the start.” More