Newcastle fans take over Covent Garden ahead of Carabao Cup final against Liverpool and bid to end 70-year trophy wait
NEWCASTLE fans took over Covent Garden ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. Eddie Howe’s men are looking to end a 70-year trophy hoodoo by beating the Premier League leaders at Wembley tomorrow. GettyNewcastle fans took over Covent Garden ahead of the Carabao Cup final[/caption] AlamyLoyal Geordies travelled in their thousands for the clash with Liverpool[/caption] AFPThousands gathered in the capital for a pre-match party[/caption] PAToon are hoping to end their 70-year trophy drought[/caption] AFPFans young and old enjoyed the party[/caption] It will be Newcastle’s first final since losing the Carabao Cup to Manchester United two years. And hopes are high after thousands of dedicated Geordies travelled down to London. They are widely regarded as some of the most passionate supporters in English football. But the Magpies took things up a level as they spent Saturday partying in Covent Garden. Thousands of supporters took to the streets to toast Newcastle’s journey to the capital. A white smoke flare could be seen in the background as fans enjoyed a laugh and a drink in the popular tourist location. And the Toon faithful will be hoping their lengthy trip from the North East will be rewarded with victory at Wembley tomorrow. Newcastle will be without four senior players against Liverpool, including star winger Anthony Gordon. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The ace is serving a three-match ban after being sent off against Brighton earlier this month. Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles will also be absent through injury. PANewcastle lost the Carabao Cup final to Man Utd in 2023[/caption] AFPThey are desperate for success under Eddie Howe[/caption] PANewcastle fans toasted their trip to London[/caption] AFPCovent Garden was a sea of black-and-white stripes[/caption] GettyFans will be hoping to still be in good spirits by tomorrow evening[/caption] But Liverpool are also suffering problems, specifically at right-back. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley have both been ruled out. While versatile Joe Gomez is another injury absentee. Liverpool are also sweating over the fitness of Ibrahima Konate. And it means Arne Slot will have to deploy one of Jarell Quansah, Wataru Endo or even midfielder Curtis Jones on the right.
NEWCASTLE fans took over Covent Garden ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
Eddie Howe’s men are looking to end a 70-year trophy hoodoo by beating the Premier League leaders at Wembley tomorrow.
It will be Newcastle’s first final since losing the Carabao Cup to Manchester United two years.
And hopes are high after thousands of dedicated Geordies travelled down to London.
They are widely regarded as some of the most passionate supporters in English football.
But the Magpies took things up a level as they spent Saturday partying in Covent Garden.
Thousands of supporters took to the streets to toast Newcastle’s journey to the capital.
A white smoke flare could be seen in the background as fans enjoyed a laugh and a drink in the popular tourist location.
And the Toon faithful will be hoping their lengthy trip from the North East will be rewarded with victory at Wembley tomorrow.
Newcastle will be without four senior players against Liverpool, including star winger Anthony Gordon.
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The ace is serving a three-match ban after being sent off against Brighton earlier this month.
Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles will also be absent through injury.
But Liverpool are also suffering problems, specifically at right-back.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley have both been ruled out.
While versatile Joe Gomez is another injury absentee.
Liverpool are also sweating over the fitness of Ibrahima Konate.
And it means Arne Slot will have to deploy one of Jarell Quansah, Wataru Endo or even midfielder Curtis Jones on the right.
