Manchester United won their first trophy since 2017 when they defeated Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
Newcastle’s own wait for silverware, which dates back to 1969, continues after two goals in the first six minutes established Manchester United’s superiority and set them on their way to their first success under manager Erik ten Hag.
After 33 minutes, Casemiro broke the deadlock by heading home Luke Shaw’s free kick.
Sven Botman deflected Marcus Rashford’s shot out of the reach of Newcastle debutant keeper Loris Karius, who was filling in for the suspended Nick Pope.
At the heart of it all was Casemiro, a genuinely transformative acquisition.
The Brazilian not only made the crucial contribution with the opening goal, but stamped his years of trophy-winning experience with Real Madrid all over this showpiece with his expert positioning and authority.
It will also increase the growing belief that Ten Hag is the manager who will move Manchester United forward and out of the wilderness that had engulfed them before his arrival at the start of the season.
