Two weeks prior to Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory, Jamie Carragher disclosed to all that the renowned Eddie Howe had advised him.

Two weeks prior to Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory, Jamie Carragher disclosed to all that the renowned Eddie Howe had advised him.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 16: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe celebrates with the trophy after during the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle United’s trophy drought was finally ended on Sunday afternoon, thanks to Eddie Howe’s diligent efforts. The headlines were stolen by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak, who scored Newcastle United’s first goals at Wembley since 2000.

However, Eddie Howe executed his strategy flawlessly against Liverpool, who have dominated the Premier League this season. Newcastle dominated Liverpool in every aspect of the field, played aggressively, and exhibited a physical presence. The deadlock was finally broken by Burn’s towering strike, after Howe trained set pieces for two weeks in the lead-up to the final. Liverpool emerged victorious by a score of 2-0 on the day, prompting enquiries regarding

Howe’s decision to deploy Anthony Gordon in the attacking position. However, Jamie Carragher is of the opinion that Eddie Howe executed a “masterclass” by refraining from disclosing Newcastle’s strategies for the final. In an interview with The Overlap, Carragher stated, ”

It is simple to say, ‘Put Virgil van Dijk on him [Dan Burn]’, but Liverpool had established a zonal defence.” I am aware that Diogo Jota is diminutive, but he is adept at aerial manoeuvres, and Alexis Mac Allister is not particularly physically fit.At the conclusion of the contest, Eddie Howe disclosed that they had been practicing the set pieces for that particular game for two weeks.

“I am an undying admirer of Eddie Howe’s managerial abilities, and I have consistently believed that Liverpool should be prepared for any eventuality.” In the event that you have worked on a set piece, you always complete it on the first one. Players are not intelligent enough to consider the third or fourth. “I am not criticising Liverpool; however, Eddie Howe informed us at Anfield that he intentionally altered his approach to the Carabao Cup in order to avoid upsetting them.

” That is a masterclass in preparing for the game; Liverpool did not have the opportunity to concentrate solely on the game during the few weeks leading up to it. Eddie Howe is deserving of a statue at St James’ Park. Alan Shearer expressed his gratitude to Howe immediately following the final, and his name has been permanently inscribed in the club’s annals. Howe was “obsessed”

with securing a trophy at Newcastle, and he succeeded in a grand manner this weekend. Newcastle achieved unprecedented success under Howe’s leadership. READ MORE: The comparison between Eddie Howe’s new £9m compensation at Newcastle United and the salaries of the other 19 Premier League managers There have been demands for a statue to be erected at St.

James’ Park in honour of Howe, and it is a sentiment that is shared by the majority of Newcastle fans. As a consequence of his trophy victory at Newcastle, Howe is expected to receive the freedom of Northumberland. It is only the beginning of what many anticipate will be a long-term undertaking under Howe.