Newcastle sit third in the Premier League and look to be on the cusp of a
golden era as serial trophy contenders. Newcastle’s Rise Fuelled By
‘Obsessive’ Howe And Saudi Cash.After decades in the doldrums, Newcastle’s progress to their first League
Cup final in 47 years underlined the Saudi-funded club’s emergence as a
serious threat to the English football establishment. Sean Longstaff’s
double sealed a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday’s semi-final second
leg at a raucous St James’ Park, sending the Magpies to their first
domestic final this century after a 3-1 victory on aggregate.Manchester
United are likely to be their opponents in the final at Wembley on February
26, holding a 3-0 lead over Nottingham Forest heading into Wednesday’s
second leg at Old Trafford.
golden era as serial trophy contenders. Newcastle’s Rise Fuelled By
‘Obsessive’ Howe And Saudi Cash.After decades in the doldrums, Newcastle’s progress to their first League
Cup final in 47 years underlined the Saudi-funded club’s emergence as a
serious threat to the English football establishment. Sean Longstaff’s
double sealed a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday’s semi-final second
leg at a raucous St James’ Park, sending the Magpies to their first
domestic final this century after a 3-1 victory on aggregate.Manchester
United are likely to be their opponents in the final at Wembley on February
26, holding a 3-0 lead over Nottingham Forest heading into Wednesday’s
second leg at Old Trafford.
Revitalised by the astute leadership of Eddie Howe and the financial muscle
of a Saudi-backed ownership group, a club once regarded as the laughing
stock of the Premier League can finally hold their heads high.
