Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe explained that the Magpies stayed in a hotel outside of London in the build-up to the Carabao Cup final versus Liverpool - in a major change after their last appearance in the showpiece.

Almiron spent six years at St. James’ Park after joining from Atlanta United in 2019 before rejoining the MLS side earlier this year.

Newcastle fans will still have their previous trip to Wembley fresh in the memory, with a lacklustre performance allowing Manchester United to cruise through the 2023 Carabao Cup final. Howe’s side lacked the aggressive edge that has brought so much success in recent years, with it appearing as though the occasion got the better of them.