00:00Well, it looks like there will be no third League Cup final in three years for Newcastle United.
00:05They have a lot to do and their defence of the trophy could come to an end,
00:10despite another night of intensity, controversy and noise under the St James' lights.
00:15Ryan Cherky's goal deep into additional time has proved decisive,
00:18giving Manchester City a big advantage ahead of next month's return leg at the Etihad
00:23and maybe ending Newcastle's hopes of another Wembley appearance.
00:28Freddie Al's heart sighed they needed a lot to do
00:30and it would have been an extraordinary recent run in the competition.
00:34It was all dominated by Pep Guardiola's furious post-match reaction.
00:38The City manager referenced VAR decisions involving Newcastle,
00:42including penalties not given earlier in the season,
00:44questioning why similar incidents were reviewed elsewhere, but not on this occasion.
00:50Had a client to be drawn into the specifics of the decision itself,
00:54instead highlighting the length of the VAR delay and its impact on players and supporters.
00:59For Newcastle, the disappointment is real.
01:02As defending champions, there is still belief that another Cup run could be sustained.
01:07Still, perspective matters.
01:10Silverware was delivered last season.
01:12Another final followed before that.
01:14This is not an exit just yet.
01:16It simply underlines how difficult it is to stay there.
01:19The League of Crown could pass on and Newcastle's focus must follow to the remainder
01:24of what could still become a very strong season.
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