Newcastle out to end drought and Wembley pain in League Cup final

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Newcastle out to end drought and Wembley pain in League Cup final
Newcastle out to end drought and Wembley pain in League Cup final
Newcastle out to end drought and Wembley pain in League Cup final
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Newcastle United head to Wembley Stadium on Sunday for the biggest game in the club's recent history.

The Magpies are getting ready for their first major final since 1999 when they encounter a rejuvenated Manchester United side. 

While they will be savouring the occasion in London, they will know they've been right on the cusp of glory before.

Newcastle's last trophy came 54 years ago in 1969 when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - which was later replaced by the UEFA Cup - while their last domestic honour came 68 years ago when they won the FA Cup.

Since that achievement, Newcastle have finished as runners-up in the FA Cup on three occasions, once in the League Cup - ironically to Sunday's foes United - and lost out twice in the Community Shield. 

But despite the apparent final hoodoo, there is cause for plenty of optimism on Tyneside - especially given how ahead of schedule they look under their Saudi Arabian-led regime.

Newcastle and their boisterous, passionate fan base are galvanised more than ever with manager Eddie Howe spearheading the charge.

Many expected the club to venture out for a more 'exotic' name in charge of the dugout, the appointment of the former Bournemouth boss has turned out to be an astute one so far.

What is most impressive, is that it has taken less than 18 months for Howe to turn the club into a competitive outfit and that is reflected by its current top-four standing in the Premier League.

Defensively, Newcastle have emerged as one of the most resolute in England but they will have to deal with the huge loss of Nick Pope, who is suspended for the final after being handed a straight red card in last week's defeat to Liverpool.

It is also a testament to Howe for his ability to improve a number of previously struggling players at the club, namely tricky winger Miguel Almiron.

The Paraguayan winger looked lost since joining Newcastle in January 2019 but a spurt in performances has yielded 10 Premier League goals this term.

Others to have seen improvement are forward-turned-midfielder Joelinton and the injury-hit academy product Sean Longstaff, who seems to have cemented his place in the side.

While Newcastle's recent patch of form heading into the final has been a small blot on a great season so far, Sunday's League Cup final is the opportunity to end their barren streak and kick-start what is a fresh and exciting era on Tyneside.

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