Newcastle fans flocked to Covent Garden, London, surrounding the piazza ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday, 16 March, at Wembley Stadium. Two years ago, the Magpies fans made a weekend of it when the side got to the final of the same cup competition.

Police told Newcastle United and Liverpool fans planning to “invade” London for the Carabao Cup final at Wembley to enjoy a drink but “don’t cross the line” into disorder. The Magpies are hoping to end their 56-year-old trophy drought by beating manager Arne Slot’s high-flying Liverpool side.