Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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“We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent” – Eddie Howe
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“We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent” – Eddie Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe was proud of his side and felt that they played "magnificent" in the Carabao Cup final.

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“Even Liverpool can lose football games” Arne Slot
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“Even Liverpool can lose football games” Arne Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists that his side were not "outplayed" by Newcastle United following their defeat in the Carabao Cup final.

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“This is one of the best days of my life” – Bruno Guimaraes
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“This is one of the best days of my life” – Bruno Guimaraes

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes admits that winning the Carabao Cup is "one of the best days of his life".

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Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 56-year trophy drought
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Newcastle beat Liverpool to end 56-year trophy drought

Newcastle United ended their 56-year trophy drought after securing a victory over Liverpool in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.

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Newcastle stun Arsenal in first leg of League Cup semifinal
epa11811846 Martin Odegaard of Arsenal (C) in action against Lewis Hall of Newcastle (L) and Dan Burn of Newcastle (R) during the EFL Cup semi-finals match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United, in London, Britain, 07 January 2025. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Newcastle stun Arsenal in first leg of League Cup semifinal

Newcastle United have taken charge of their English League Cup semifinal tie with Arsenal following a 2-0 win at The Emirates in the first leg on Tuesday.
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Palmer: Chelsea’s youngsters generate their  own pressure
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Palmer: Chelsea’s youngsters generate their own pressure

Cole Palmer claimed that Chelsea's youth presented unique challenges for the Blues as they attempted to place among the top four teams in the Premier League.

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Gordon denies Man City win at Newcastle
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Gordon denies Man City win at Newcastle

Anthony Gordon netted a second-half penalty to earn Newcastle United a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon.

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