Alan Shearer, a legendary figure at Newcastle United, expressed his hopeful outlook for the team to potentially surprise Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final today. In an interview with BBC Sport, Shearer noted that Newcastle is feeling no pressure and will seize every chance to score in order to secure a victory over Liverpool. “Just think about it – if Newcastle were to win the League Cup final?” The response from the Geordie audience would be unlike anything I have ever witnessed. I understand that I may be partial, but I truly believe that Newcastle’s fan base is worthy of a trophy due to their dedication, loyalty, and the way they have consistently supported the club through the years. The path to reach the cup final is incredible. You need to grasp the significance of reaching that point, as Wembley is exclusively for champions. It feels terrible to walk away from that place without a victory. A few years back, Newcastle experienced this when they were defeated by Manchester United in the same tournament, leaving them with a sense of pain they wish to avoid repeating. “I can see a shift in the club’s and the team’s approach to this final.” Two years back, we were thinking ‘wow, we’re at Wembley, and this is truly amazing’.
