Newcastle’s League Cup Defence Hangs On Etihad Comeback

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Newcastle United’s hopes of another League Cup final were ended as the holders exited amid fine margins and VAR controversy. While disappointment is clear, the defeat does little to diminish the broader progress Eddie Howe has overseen in recent seasons.

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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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