Liverpool have Caoimhin Kelleher in goal as they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final today. The No2 gets the nod over Alisson and Jarell Quansah also starts as the holders target a memorable double with a huge lead in the Premier League title race, though will be wounded after suffering a setback with their Champions League exit to PSG.

That's what I was telling my friends just hours before Newcastle took on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies subverted that with 99% of their performance against the Reds, Dan Burn's powerful header rewarding a dominant first half and Alexander Isak then doing what he does best.

What is black and white and all over the Reds? For Newcastle United the years of anguish, hurt, sometimes humiliation and not a little desperation are finally over. They have won their first trophy for 56 years and their first domestic silverware for seven long,

Liverpool and Newcastle United meet in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley this afternoon. The Reds are back to defend their crown after beating Chelsea in last year’s final but there are injury concerns for the Premier League leaders.

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes has passed his Carabao Cup final audition but only by default - according to our writers. With Anthony Gordon suspended, Barnes was handed his first Premier League start since December against West Ham United on Monday night.