Newcastle’s Transfer Ambitions and Trophy Droughts
Newcastle United's chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, has set a bold target for the club in the upcoming transfer window, emphasizing the need for a 'huge statement of intent'. This directive comes as the team aims to bolster its squad and make a significant impact in domestic and European competitions. Al-Rumayyan's comments were made in the wake of Newcastle's recent success in securing the Carabao Cup, a victory that showcased their potential against top-tier teams like Liverpool.
On another front, football fans have been discussing the phenomenon of big teams enduring long trophy droughts. According to recent analyses, several major clubs have not clinched a significant trophy in over a decade, highlighting the unpredictability and competitiveness of modern football. This trend adds an extra layer of intrigue to Newcastle's ambitions, as they strive to avoid a similar fate and build on their recent cup success.
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How to watch Carabao Cup final 2025?
This year's Final will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and free-to-air on ITV, with coverage beginning from 3 pm. You can also listen along to updates on talkSPORT and Radio 5 Live. In addition, you can follow the action via the EFL's Match Centre, with a live blog providing updates on the day.
Is the cup final on TV?
The match is due to kick-off at Wembley Stadium at 4.30pm, but the coverage will start before that - on both Sky Sports and ITV. For those watching on terrestrial TV it is due to begin at 3.30pm on ITV1. For those watching on Sky, coverage will begin slightly earlier at 3pm.
How to watch Carabao Cup for free?
It will be available to watch free-to-air on ITV1 and it will also be streamed for free online on ITVX. Sky Sports Main Event and Football will broadcast the match too, with their coverage starting at 3pm. Sky Go customers will be able to stream the action through their laptops and mobile devices.
Did Alan Shearer win a trophy?
ALAN SHEARER'S long, long wait to see Newcastle win a trophy is over. And he made absolutely sure to celebrate the day in full. Shearer's beloved Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final thanks to goals from local hero Dan Burn and star striker Alexander Isak.
