Newcastle fans have been filmed clearing up London's Trafalgar Square after a night of jubilant drinking ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Manchester United, the club's first showpiece of any kind in 24 years (since the 1999 FA Cup final against the same opponents).
Naturally, Magpies supporters are making the most of the occasion – and central London became a sea of black and white on Sunday night, as the Toon Army got themselves fully in the mood for their team's biggest game in over two decades.
That resulted in quite a mess being made in the capital – but it wasn't left in a state, as some revellers stay behind to pick up after themselves, to deserved praise on social media.
#NUFC fans cleaning up at Trafalgar tonight pic.twitter.com/vdDdj7e9kEFebruary 25, 2023
In his first full season as manager, Eddie Howe will be hoping to lead Newcastle to their first major trophy since the 1969 Fairs Cup – and their first-ever League Cup.
Among the other stories high on the agenda during the build-up to the final is the expected Magpies debut of Loris Karius, who's set to deputise in goal for the suspended Nick Pope.
The German has been out of the limelight since his disastrous – albeit likely concussion-impacted – performance in Liverpool's 2018 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.
