The Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya, made sure that Newcastle fans could start a celebration that lasted most of the second half when he inexplicably played Declan Rice in problems when he was shaded by Fabian Schar after 52 minutes, the ball which ended at the foot of Anthony Gordon for a simple finish.
When St James’s park went crazy, Bruno Guimaraes picked up a black and white scar around his head in Elation.
Among all throat cleaners in practice for Wembley, Newcastle fans reserved a special place for Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, who complained that the ball was used in the Carabao Cup after its round trip loss .
“Mikel Arteta, must be the ball,” he became part of this soundtrack of victory, since the players and Newcastle staff made an honor, even the normally discreet infarction blade patio towards the end of the end of The Leages in Celebration.
Newcastle X account, external He joined in the fun, publishing a photo of the ball with the words Arsenal Week against City.
Shearer issued his verdict on “X”, publishing: “That was a man of adequate action. Arsenal could not live with intensity. Better than them tonight in each position.”
I was not wrong.
In spite of all the carnival, color and noise, once the clear and calm returns, Howe and Newcastle know that the difficult part remains. Can you finally cross the psychological barrier that has reduced Newcastle to also Rans for so long?
They have been here before, as recently as two years ago, but this was once again an illustration of the excellent work that Howe has done since it happened to Steve Bruce in November 2021, with the team in the 19th place and five security points After 11 games.
This is a great opportunity, but they have had opportunities before.
What they do is a world -class striker in Isak, fat in an irresistible way, and the midfield is combined by Sandro Tonali and Guimaraes who are able to exercise total control against the sides as good as the arsenal.
Gordon, perhaps with an involuntary reference to Arsenal’s message, was so interested in giving Manchester City on Sunday, said: “It is important to stay humble now.”
Guimaraes, however, was not humorous to minimize expectations and what Newcastle can achieve as he added: “Play like this and we can dream big. It would be incredible to get a trophy, it is my dream to do this.”
The last word, however, must go to the man behind everything, the manager who has made Newcastle fans create again.
Howe said: “It is huge to return to Wembley. The first appearance there was a bit unexpected, but with the club we want to be, we have to be there regularly, so it is not a surprise.
“We are there for merit, our career has not been easy this year, we have faced four Premier League teams, so we have done the hard yards.
“Hopefully we can learn from the last experience and improve our performance.”
Learn, end 56 years of success, and Howe will become a Geordie legend.
