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Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle: Geordies end 70 year wait for domestic trophy in League Cup final

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The reds were arguably the better side in midweek but crashed out of the Champions League after PSG equipped themselves better in the penalty shoot-out.

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Dan Burn put Newcastle ahead just on the stroke of half time - a goal that was not against the run of play



After a goal was ruled out for offside the reds didn't learn their lessons and Isak took his goal with some skill - no wonder he has been linked with a whole host of Europe's top clubs.





On came Nunez, Chiesa, Elliott, Gakpo, Jones - all capable of a goal but it was Chiesa who did give the reds a brief flicker of a lifeline in injury time.



After the international break the reds return to their final 9 league games with a 12 point lead at the top and the opportunity to become the Champions of England for a joint record 20th time

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Liverpool 1-2 Newcastle (League Cup Final)