A desperately disappointing outing at Wembley meant it was Newcastle ending a long trophy drought rather than Liverpool adding another League Cup to the collection and a first piece of silverware for Arne Slot.
Chris Smith is joined by Dave Usher, Stu Montagu and John Gallagher to traipse through this forgettable final. The lads also talk through the big picture issues raised by this showing, while staying ever mindful that an historic league title triumph remains in sight.
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