Howe was at the helm when Newcatle reached the Carabao Cup final back in 2023, when they were beaten 2-0 by Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. Last year, Liverpool won the trophy after Virgil van Dijk's extra-time goal sealed a 1-0 win over Chelsea. It turned out to be Jurgen Klopp's last trophy as Reds boss.

Simon Jordan has predicted that Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will not be at the club long-term just days before they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley

The Magpies' last domestic trophy was the FA Cup in 1955, while the club's last major silverware came in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, a competition that then had the guise of the Uefa Cup and is now the Europa League.

The Carabao Cup holds particular significance for Liverpool. It was the final trophy of the Jurgen Klopp era, claimed last season in a dramatic extra-time triumph over Chelsea, despite a depleted squad. The Merseyside club extended their record to ten titles that night; now, under new leadership, they aim for an eleventh.

Newcastle have the chance to end a 70-year major trophy drought on Sunday but one pundit believes Eddie Howe could be relieved of his duties

Eddie Howe has reassured Newcastle United fans that star striker Alexander Isak is fit and ready for the League Cup final this weekend (via Sky Sports).Isak missed Newcastle’s recent 2-0 league

It's not just the Carabao Cup final that sees Newcastle live on Sky. Their trip to Leicester City on Monday, April 7 has also been selected for live coverage on Sky Sports Premier League HD, as has their home game against Manchester United on Sunday, April 13 (4.30pm kick-off).

The latest news from Newcastle United as the Magpies prepare for Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool.

The Newcastle United manager has spoken to Matthew Raisbeck after they beat the Hammers.

Newcastle United star Alexander Isak has been named the Carabao Cup Player of the Round for his performances against Arsenal in the semi-finals. Eddie Howe’s beat the Gunners 4-0 on aggregate, winning both the home and away leg 2-0,

Alexander Isak has been Newcastle's standout player since joining from Real Sociedad and the Swede is desperate to make his mark in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool