Goals by Casemiro and Marcus Rashford contributed to a commanding 2-0 win over the Magpies that secured the Carabao Cup for Erik ten Hag’s flourishing Reds.
It was the first Wembley meeting between United and Newcastle since the 1999 FA Cup final at the old national stadium, when Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes scored in another 2-0 victory.
Those of you who love trivia might have noticed a common theme – and not just the scoreline.
Our goalscorers in 2023 and 1999 both wore the no.18 and no.10 shirts for United.
Each of the Wembley wins over Newcastle also featured a goalscorer from our legendary Academy, in Rashford and Scholes.