Newcastle’s near-misses in 70-year wait for domestic silverware

The Magpies emerged from their first-leg trip to the Emirates Stadium with a 2-0 lead to take into next month’s return at St James’ Park and their dream of ending a drought, which stretches back to the 1955 FA Cup final, very much alive.

Newcastle are hoping to end a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy in this season’s Carabao Cup (John Walton/PA)

Newcastle boosted their hopes of ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy when they took a firm grip on their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal.

The Magpies emerged from their first-leg trip to the Emirates Stadium – where they had won only once in 19 previous visits – with a precious 2-0 lead to take into next month’s return at St James’ Park and their dream of ending a drought, which stretches back to the 1955 FA Cup final, very much alive.