City defeat a reminder Newcastle have entered a level where it’s eat or be eaten
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Newcastle's Carabao Cup journey since the Saudi takeover in 2021 has been a symbol of hope and revival, especially after ending a 56-year trophy drought with their win on 16 March last year.
- The club's recent Carabao Cup performances, including reaching three semi-finals in four years, represent a significant turnaround from the unambitious era under former owner Mike Ashley.
- The competition holds special importance for Newcastle fans as a realistic pathway to silverware, given the challenges of competing for the Premier League or Champions League titles against wealthier clubs.
- Newcastle's recent quarter-final loss to Aston Villa highlighted the gap in quality and experience compared to top teams, emphasizing the ongoing challenge to reach higher levels under Eddie
