History turns a new page with Newcastle

Newcastle won the Carabao Cup after victory over Liverpool.

The 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley in the early morning of March 17 was not only a moment of glory but also marked a strong turning point for the team from the North East of England. But for Newcastle, this was not the end, but the beginning of a journey to conquer new heights.

From the glorious past to 56 years of waiting

Newcastle United last lifted the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (the precursor to the UEFA Europa League) in 1969. That was before The Beatles' "Get Back" topped the Billboard Hot 100, Apollo 11 had yet to land on the moon, and the Internet was still a far-fetched idea.

For more than half a century, Newcastle has experienced many ups and downs. They once had legends like Alan Shearer but still could not win any major titles. While other teams continuously lifted the cup, Newcastle fans still had to live in the faint hope that one day their beloved team would return to its golden age.

That's why this Carabao Cup win means so much more than just a trophy. It marks the return of Newcastle as a real force in English football.

Newcastle's biggest turning point came in 2021, when the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed the acquisition of the team with the ambition of bringing Newcastle to the top of Europe. With abundant financial resources, Newcastle was immediately strengthened with quality contracts.

In the first transfer window under PIF, Bruno Guimarães, Dan Burn, Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock arrived at St. James' Park. These players not only helped the team stay in the Premier League but also became key players in the Carabao Cup victory.

Eddie Howe played a big role in Newcastle's explosion.

But money is not the only factor that makes success. The appearance of Eddie Howe on the coaching bench brings new vitality to the team. Not a flashy name like Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp, but Eddie Howe is a talented strategist with modern football thinking. Under his hands, Newcastle gradually built a solid, scientific and disciplined playing style.

"Hopefully one title will lead to more titles," Howe said. "Nothing is certain, but this win shows we can do it. We want to continue to compete at the highest level and maintain long-term stability."

Newcastle United and lessons from Man City

Looking at Newcastle’s current development journey, it is not difficult to associate it with Man City under the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008. At that time, Man City was also a team with history but lacked titles. Reasonable investment and long-term development plans helped them become a dominant force in the Premier League.

Newcastle are on a similar path. They are back in the Champions League, have won their first trophy and are building an empire. With the likes of Bruno Guimarães, Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier, they have the foundations to continue to go further.

It took Man City almost a decade to transform from mid-table to European champions. Newcastle could learn from that and speed up the process.

Winning the Carabao Cup is the first step, but Newcastle cannot stop there. They have bigger challenges ahead, and Eddie Howe will have to carefully consider the short-term and long-term.

The Carabao Cup title is just the beginning for Newcastle.

Newcastle are currently just one point behind Manchester City and still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League. If they can't, they need at least a Europa League spot to maintain their star appeal and secure their finances.

Without Europe, Newcastle could be forced to sell a star like Isak to balance the books, something they must avoid at all costs.

A team that wants to reach the top not only needs to buy smartly but also to retain key players. Alexander Isak is one of the best strikers in the Premier League, Bruno Guimarães is also one of the best midfielders in the league. Keeping them will be a top priority for Newcastle in the near future.

Last season, Newcastle struggled for squad depth in the Champions League. However, their Carabao Cup triumph this time around showed progress, winning without Anthony Gordon or Lewis Hall. To continue to improve, Newcastle need to add quality players, especially in midfield and attack.

The Carabao Cup win could be just the start, with Newcastle on the right track to bigger goals, including the Premier League - a title they haven't won since 1926/27.

Under the leadership of Eddie Howe, along with strong financial resources from PIF, Newcastle United officially returned to the race. They are no longer a team that only causes difficulties for the big teams but gradually become a real force.

The journey ahead is still long, but with the Carabao Cup championship as a launching pad, Newcastle is ready to write new glorious chapters in the club's history. And who knows, in the not too distant future, "The Magpies" will make the whole football world look up again.

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