Alious### **Newcastle United’s Trophy Triumph and Upcoming Celebrations**
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United ended a 70-year trophy drought with a historic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley. The final whistle, blown by referee John Brooks, triggered euphoric celebrations as Newcastle fans embraced, while Bruno Guimarães, Kieran Trippier, and Jamaal Lascelles proudly hoisted the Carabao Cup high into the London night.
For many supporters, the sight of Newcastle lifting silverware will remain unforgettable. However, they won’t have to wait long for another opportunity to see the trophy in person.
### **Carabao Cup Trophy to Be Showcased at Women’s Derby**
Newcastle United have announced that the Carabao Cup will be presented to fans ahead of the highly anticipated Barclays Women’s Championship clash between Newcastle United and Sunderland on Sunday. Becky Langley’s squad will host their fierce rivals at St James’ Park, aiming to complete a season double after securing a 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light in October.
Club CEO Darren Eales and Newcastle legend Bob Moncur will formally present the trophy to supporters in attendance. This match is expected to set a new attendance record, both for Newcastle’s women’s team and for the entire league, surpassing the previous milestone set during their last meeting with Sunderland.
Eales, who attended the Wembley final, even shared a humorous post-match moment on social media, posing in bed with the trophy.
### **Plans for a Large-Scale Celebration Event**
While Sunday will be the first public display of the trophy in Newcastle, the club has bigger celebrations planned. According to *Newcastle World*, a large-scale event is set to take place on **Saturday, March 29**, at Newcastle Town Moor, giving fans a chance to come together and mark the historic victory.
Unlike 1998—when Newcastle held an open-top bus parade despite falling short in the FA Cup Final—no such parade is planned this time. The delay in scheduling a major celebration stems from several key players, including goalscorers Dan Burn and Alexander Isak, as well as captain Bruno Guimarães, currently being away on international duty.
### **Women’s Team Aiming for a Crucial Victory Over Sunderland**
Although the Carabao Cup will steal the spotlight before kickoff, Becky Langley’s team will be fully focused on the match itself. Newcastle United Women are not only looking for a second victory over Sunderland this season but also seeking a crucial win in their promotion push.
Currently sitting just one point behind their Tyne-Wear rivals in the Championship table, Newcastle hold two games in hand. A victory on Sunday would propel them above Mel Reay’s Sunderland side, bringing them closer to their goal of a third consecutive promotion.
Additionally, the Magpies have two games in hand on league leaders Birmingham City. While they trail by 12 points, a successful weekend could quickly alter the title race picture.
With celebrations planned for both the men’s and women’s teams, Newcastle United fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
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