Of course, it is impossible to completely escape a city’s feelings and expectations, especially when the club’s all-time leading scorer, Alan Shearer, texts the club captain, Bruno Guimaraes, on the eve of the game. His message was not one spewing emotion, but a clinical instruction: “Bring that trophy back.”

Alan Shearer has shared what he said to Dan Burn at Newcaslte's celebrations immediately after winning the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of the city following the club’s historic Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool.