Fans over the moon as Man United end trophy drought with Carabao Cup title
Manchester United fans were in celebratory mood after the Red Devils lifted their first trophy in six years by beating Newcastle United 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, thanks to goals from Casemiro and the in-form Marcus Rashford.
It was an ecstatic moment for the United faithful who have had to endure years of often mediocre performances that left them in shadows.
Many fans took to social media to express their joy at seeing their favorite club win a trophy again after a long period of absence.
Chelsea scored only 1 goal in the whole of February 2023. Erik Ten Hag won a trophy in that same month with Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/PtLoGo5KPW
— Ghana Yesu (@ghanayesu) February 27, 2023
For the best part of a decade Manchester United have lacked players that truly wanted to play for the club. Ten Hag's changed that environment in the space of 8 months. Sabitzer and Weghorst, both on loan, have bought into the team massively.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 27, 2023
🏆 W I N N E R S 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1fScyfAE3Z
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2023
This goal 🤌
This group 🫶
THESE SCENES 🔥#MUFC || #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/V16lUjHNkR— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 27, 2023
Manchester United haven’t lost a game when Sabitzer has played, Premier League (Won 3, Draw 1) and EFL Final.
— Suhail (@SuhailChowdhary) February 27, 2023
David De Gea has now kept 181 clean sheets for Manchester United, that’s more than any other goalkeeper in the club’s history:
🥇 David De Gea – 181
🥈 Peter Schmeichel – 180
🥉 Alex Stepney – 175Man Utd’s Numero Uno. 1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/VdLYOBsasz
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 26, 2023
In my country they call Manchester united "kiburi FC" in your country what do they call Manchester united fans? pic.twitter.com/sOJbaBoIcX
— Kijana Wa Macha❼ (@T_Amkoya) February 27, 2023
Luke Shaw is too good, and we haven’t seen anything yet from him. There is no time Shaw has been fit for a while without balling. I can’t wait for a Manchester United that’s got more control and territorial dominance under EtH.
— Ihenile Sports ⚡️⚡️ (@D_WarEagle) February 27, 2023
Manchester United went 6 years without a major trophy
Casemiro: pic.twitter.com/aipf8CgwyB
— United Galactico 🏴 (@galactico_mufc) February 27, 2023
Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United in January and won their first title in February.
The essence of choosing the right team at the right time. 🔴🏆
More trophies to come! 🥂 pic.twitter.com/lLJ5pJ4WVz
— Nana Kwesi Eshun (@_NanaCwesi_) February 27, 2023
Manchester United are the first English team to win a trophy this season, and the only team in Europe still in 4 competitions:
League Cup 🏆
FA Cup ✅
Premier League ✅
Europa League ✅What a season so far. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Ukhkqw56sX
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 26, 2023
The last time Manchester United beat Newcastle in a final, we went on to win the treble. Naona historia inaenda kujirudia💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/pBmJ7ySt9X
— Thealpha (@thealpha24_) February 27, 2023
Such a WHOLESOME moment!
Wout Weghorst was so emotional, once he realised he had won a cup with Manchester United.
🥹🫡😭❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/vOveIxucaL— Faz (@planetfaz) February 26, 2023
Erik ten Hag’s record in finals for Manchester United:
2022/23 Carabao Cup Final – Winners 🏆
“Eras come to an end”. 🔴 pic.twitter.com/E2zUmXVdfF
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 26, 2023
Casemiro wins his 21st senior-level trophy for club and country and first with Manchester United 🏆
Perennial leader, winner and heartbeat of a club 😤 pic.twitter.com/of2ciHJh2v
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 26, 2023
Casemiro in his last final for Real Madrid: trophy and MOTM.
Casemiro in his first final for Manchester United: trophy and MOTM. pic.twitter.com/ZypAJ0Jrr0
— TC (@totalcristiano) February 26, 2023
Congratulations to Manchester United & Benni McCarthy for winning the Carabao Cup! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/amZpFRE1hQ
— Kick Off (@KickOffMagazine) February 27, 2023
Manchester United weren’t winning anything for years and then Casemiro happened. He’s now won 16/17 finals that he played in at club level.
Leader.
GOAT CDM pic.twitter.com/cfZXpJUWNp— H. (@SchnitzelKroos) February 27, 2023
It was an offside goal, Fergie paid the ref, we had the louder fans, it’s micky mouse cup……
You know Manchester United are back when rivals are bitter in unison #mufc pic.twitter.com/TiMHtbAetN
— Terry Flewers (@terryflewers) February 26, 2023
Erik ten Hag is the first ever Dutch manager in the competition’s history to win the League Cup.
And he’s done it in his first season in English football, bringing an end to Manchester United’s worst trophy drought in 40 years. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/DxaJ0mcO3K
— Squawka (@Squawka) February 26, 2023
Ten Hag. Absolutely world class manager.
Winning his first trophy within 9 months!Manchester United is BACK! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zs5wpG5RPJ
— SAK 🚀🎾⚽️⚾️🏀 (@SakasticBET) February 26, 2023
👊🏼🗞 Ten Hag: “This is the club for me. I love Manchester United.” #MUFC pic.twitter.com/dyyd6XnWGH
— United Radar (@UnitedRadar) February 27, 2023
Eriksen left Spurs to Inter Milan, had a heart problem and left football for a while then came back, trained with Ajax before signing for Brentford and moved on to Manchester United.
Still, Eriksen won a Trophy in England before Harry Kane & Spurs after 14 Years trophy drought. pic.twitter.com/DC1TfDHAwJ
— Bro John🌍🇳🇬#PeterObi (@JohndHR) February 27, 2023
I am in tears… ❤️😭
We did it Reds. We FUCKING DID IT!
Manchester United winners of the 22/23 Carabao Cup! pic.twitter.com/WbJwmgN0rU— Faz (@planetfaz) February 26, 2023
Manchester United beat Leicester in the league, Barcelona in Europe & won the League Cup Final all in the space of 7 days. Not one hint of a complaint about fixture congestion and his team are just professionally getting the job done. Surreal ten Hag is our manager. Just surreal.
— Annemarie Dray (@AnnemarieDray) February 27, 2023
The impact this man has made since joining Manchester United is insane. pic.twitter.com/VkCVyRDZIx
— TC (@totalcristiano) February 26, 2023
Days since the English Top 6 last won a Trophy:
Spurs – 5481 Days
Arsenal – 939 Days
Chelsea – 638 Days
Liverpool – 288 Days
Manchester City – 279 days
Manchester United – 0 Days pic.twitter.com/Odrjkp0Yba— Get Arum (@ArumSam_) February 27, 2023
Benni McCarthy expresses relief after winning his first trophy as Manchester United coach 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Sv1Wnysubc
— Daily something (@psl_quotes) February 27, 2023
Marcus Rashford has now 25 goals in 38 appearances for Manchester United this season 🔴🚀 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/f2qT078OOz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2023
This energy, @D_DeGea 🔥#MUFC || #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/6BLnxgDwFn
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2023
Ajax did not win a trophy for 5 seasons before Erik ten Hag arrived at the club.
Manchester United did not win a trophy for 5 seasons before he arrived at the club.
Thank you Erik ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FIVoJlyisx
— Aidan Walsh 🔰 (@AidanWalshMUFC) February 26, 2023
A happy week to all Manchester United fans as we are looking forward to knocking West Ham out of the FA cup this week
Wout Weghorst Licha Marcus Rashford Ten Hag Peter Dury Casemiro Sancho Antony pic.twitter.com/l08aW9bG84
— The Duke of Manchester (@BrandonSavic) February 27, 2023
The Red Devils’ resurgence and success this season owe a huge thanks to current manager Erik ten Hag, who has instilled discipline and a winning mentality after a rocky start to the season.
The Manchester-based club is still in the running in three other competitions (the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup), with many fans believing the team can challenge and triumph in them.
