Excitement is building on Tyneside and at Wembley as Newcastle United prepare to take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. More than 32,000 fans have travelled to London, with many taking over Covent Garden on Saturday. Supporters are hopeful the Magpies will return to St James's Park with their first major trophy since 1969.

Holders Liverpool will take on Newcastle United at Wembley in the League Cup final on Sunday. The Merseyside club will be seeking a first trophy under manager Arne Slot while Eddie Howe’s side are trying to win their first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup, and their first silverware of any kind since the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

Newcastle's last major trophy was the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, making this final crucial as they seek to end a 55-year wait. Despite historical setbacks, their impressive cup performances against top teams beacon hope, represented by manager Eddie Howe's resolve: they are "fighting for the fans.”