United Review | Newcastle at Wembley | 2023 EFL Cup Final

United 2 - 0 Newcastle

We’re back lifting silverware at last. 

Author | Pete Shaw

After six long years, we are trophy winners again, beating Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

How the trophy was won

Casemiro set us on our way with a brilliant header midway through the first half, before Marcus Rashford’s strike took a deflection off Sven Botman to double the lead.

Newcastle had their moments after the break, forcing David De Gea into a couple of saves. 

United kept the pressure on though as Ten Hag’s side pushed for a third. Bruno Fernandes burst forward alongside Rashford in a two-against-one break, but Kieran Trippier managed to recover just in time to make a vital block.

Not long after, Fernandes sent a pinpoint long ball out to Rashford on the left, who linked up neatly with substitute Jadon Sancho before laying it off for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The right-back tried his luck from range, but Karius was equal to it.

The full-time whistle was then blown. For Erik ten Hag, this season has been a dream start. His first season in charge, and already his first trophy. The foundations of a new era feel well and truly laid.

Post-match celebrations

Trophy celebrations

Players social media posts

Rashford posted on Twitter: "The six-year wait is finally over. Today was a good day. Let's reset and go again! ❤️ CARABAO CUP 2023 🏆"

Lisandro Martinez added this on the same platform: "League Cup 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑴𝑷𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺𝑺𝑺!! 🏆🤩So happy to win my first trophy here but especially for all the @ManUtd family!! Enjoy this and let's go for more UNITED!! 🔴👹 #mufc #CarabaoCup"

This is how Fred responded to the success.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! That’s the spirit of United. Thanks God! 🏆🥇 pic.twitter.com/02SKChW9jS

— Fred Rodrigues (@Fred08oficial) February 26, 2023

Fans respond to a fantastic day at Wembley

Aimee Young told us: “A solid performance from United. Once we scored the 2nd goal, we never looked like losing. Well done, Ten Hag and the players, onwards and upwards.

Olivia T added: “Oh, I’ve missed Glory Glory Man United after winning a trophy. What a day that was.”

Josh T was also delighted with the trophy success. He added: “Well and truly on the march with Ten Hag’s army now. There’s every chance of another trophy this season aswell.”