The Carabao Cup final between Manchester United and Newcastle United was won by Manchester United 2-0, giving Erik ten Hag his first major trophy in English football.
A Casemiro-inspired performance brought about the Red Devils’ long-awaited victory, breaking their nearly six-year trophy drought.
Opportunities were few early on in a fiercely contested game as both teams struggled to establish their regular rhythm. Yet Manchester United swiftly gained the upper hand, scoring twice in a span of six minutes to basically secure the win in the first half.
Despite some messy times, the team’s tenacity and perseverance carried them to a merited victory.
There was never much doubt that the Red Devils would let their lead slip away, as they remained in control of the game throughout the second half.
After defeating Barcelona in the Europa League in the middle of the week, Manchester United’s Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle marked the conclusion of a promising week for the team.
Given the recent development of the team under Erik ten Hag’s coaching, this victory was especially impressive. This group of underachievers has been transformed into a side capable of competing on numerous fronts by the Dutch strategist, who has worked wonders.
Fans will definitely chant Ten Hag’s praises, the man responsible for the team’s recent victories, as they celebrate the victory in the capital and go back to Manchester.
